Wrexham Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2023, Wrexham's crime rate of 9.6 per 1,000 residents placed it 12.9% above the UK average, reflecting a persistent challenge in local crime management. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (535 incidents, 40.1% of total) and anti-social behaviour (256 incidents, 19.2% of total), both of which significantly exceeded UK averages. This imbalance between violent and property crimes—violent crimes accounting for over 40% of all recorded incidents—suggests a shift in criminal activity patterns that may be influenced by seasonal factors. As the summer season began, increased foot traffic in retail and leisure areas could contribute to higher rates of violence and anti-social behaviour, particularly in the town centre. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.9 per 1,000, but Wrexham's rate of 3.9 per 1,000 indicates a 34% shortfall in the UK average, highlighting the area's vulnerability to these crimes. Property-related offences, though lower than violent crimes, still showed concerning trends, with shoplifting (104 incidents) and criminal damage (128 incidents) both exceeding UK averages by 48% and 41% respectively. This suggests that commercial areas, particularly those with high pedestrian traffic, may be prime targets for opportunistic crimes. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of the summer months—may also play a role in these patterns, with longer daylight hours extending periods of activity and increasing exposure to crime in public spaces. However, the relatively low rates of burglary (31 incidents, 38% below UK average) and vehicle crime (26 incidents, 57% below UK average) indicate that certain property-related offences are less prevalent in Wrexham compared to the national picture, due to effective local policing strategies or the nature of the area's residential and commercial layouts.

June 2023 saw a dramatic 300% increase in robbery cases, rising from one to four incidents. This sharp rise, though numerically small, signals a potential shift in criminal activity patterns that could warrant local attention. The balance between property and violent crime shifted with violent crimes (535 incidents) accounting for 40.1% of all recorded crimes—significantly higher than the UK average of 34% for the same category. Anti-social behaviour also surged, increasing by 18.2% to 91 incidents, a figure 28% above the UK average. Conversely, categories like burglary and vehicle crime remained well below national levels, with burglary at 31 incidents (38% below the UK average) and vehicle crime at 26 (57% below). These disparities suggest that Wrexham's crime profile differs from the UK average in both high- and low-risk categories, with violent and anti-social crimes driving the local rate upwards. For residents, the 300% rise in robbery may serve as a specific warning to remain vigilant in high-traffic or poorly lit areas.

Wrexham's crime rate in June 2023 stood at 9.6 per 1,000 residents, a 2.0% decrease from the previous month's rate of 9.8 per 1,000. This slight decline contrasts with the overall 12.9% increase compared to the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. On a daily basis, Wrexham recorded approximately 44 crimes per day in June, highlighting the persistent frequency of incidents despite the month-on-month reduction. When viewed through the lens of population, the monthly exposure figure of one crime per 104 residents underscores the proportion of the community affected by crime each month. This metric, while not directly comparable to national averages, provides a tangible sense of risk for local residents. The decrease in overall crime rate may reflect seasonal shifts, with the start of summer potentially altering patterns of activity and movement in the area. However, the absence of a UK daily crime comparison means this local figure remains unique to Wrexham's context.