Wrexham Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2024, Wrexham recorded 1,232 crimes across its population of 138,245 residents, translating to a crime rate of 8.9 per 1,000 people. This figure places the area 17.1% above the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, a persistent disparity that reflects broader socio-economic and geographic factors. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 42.8% of all reported incidents (527 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (17.9%) and shoplifting (8.8%). These patterns align with Wrexham’s role as a commercial and educational hub, where high foot traffic in retail areas and public spaces may contribute to elevated levels of violence and anti-social behaviour. The seasonal context of November — marked by Bonfire Night events, Black Friday shopping, and extended dark evenings — likely exacerbates these trends, as reduced visibility and increased public gatherings can create opportunities for criminal activity. While violent crimes remained high compared to the UK average, other categories such as burglary (2.1% of total crimes) and vehicle crime (2.3%) were below national levels, possibly due to targeted policing efforts or the area’s lower density of high-risk environments. The overall crime rate, though slightly lower than October’s 9.1 per 1,000 (a 2.4% decrease), continues to highlight the need for sustained community engagement and resource allocation to address persistent challenges in public safety.

November saw a dramatic 200% increase in robbery cases, rising from 3 to 9 incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, highlights vulnerabilities in public spaces during peak shopping and event periods. Concurrently, 'other crime' — a broad category encompassing unclassified offences — jumped by 94.1%, from 17 to 33 cases, suggesting potential underreporting or shifting patterns in criminal activity. Shoplifting also rose by 24.1%, with 108 incidents reported, aligning with the seasonal context of Black Friday promotions. Violent crimes remained 47% above the UK average, with 527 cases recorded, while anti-social behaviour (17.9% of total crimes) was 44% above the national average. These figures contrast with declines in burglary (down 43.5%) and other theft (down 39.8%), possibly reflecting improved security measures or seasonal shifts in criminal activity.

Wrexham's crime rate in November 2024 stood at 8.9 per 1,000 residents, a slight decrease of 2.4% from the previous month's 9.1 per 1,000. This small decline suggests a possible stabilization in crime trends following the high-traffic Black Friday period, though the rate remains above the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 41 reported crimes each day in November, reflecting the ongoing pressure on local policing resources. When scaled to the population of 138,245, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 112 residents over the course of the month. While the decrease from October is modest, it contrasts with the broader context of Wrexham’s crime rate being 17.1% higher than the UK average, underscoring persistent challenges in maintaining safety levels relative to national benchmarks.