Wrexham Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Wrexham, 9.1 crimes were recorded in October 2024 — a rate 12.3% higher than the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This translates to a 1-in-110 chance of encountering a reported crime over the course of the month for any given resident. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 41.4% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (16.8%) and criminal damage and arson (10.1%). These figures align with patterns seen in mid-sized urban centres where public spaces remain active despite seasonal transitions. October’s shorter days and Halloween festivities may have contributed to increased street-level tensions. The area’s mix of commercial and residential zones likely amplifies exposure to both property and violent crimes, with retail areas potentially driving anti-social behaviour and public order issues. Shoplifting rates were 17% below the UK average, reflecting effective retail security measures or lower foot traffic during October compared to peak shopping months.

October saw a 29.3% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 99 to 128 incidents. This surge may reflect heightened vandalism during darker evenings, a common trend in areas with significant youth populations. Possession of weapons rose sharply by 83.3% (6 to 11 cases), a figure that could signal shifting patterns in local criminal activity or enforcement focus. Meanwhile, robbery rates fell by 57.1% (7 to 3 cases), and theft from the person dropped 54.5% (11 to 5 cases), linked to Halloween-related crime prevention efforts or reduced pedestrian activity in the evenings. Wrexham’s violent crime rate (3.8 per 1,000) is 42% above the UK average for this category, highlighting a stark contrast with national trends. Conversely, vehicle crime remained 57% below the UK average (0.2 vs 0.5 per 1,000), suggesting that parking infrastructure or surveillance systems may be effectively deterring such offences. Residents may find the 17% below-average shoplifting rate particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a lower risk of retail theft compared to other parts of the UK.

Wrexham’s crime rate in October 2024 (9.1 per 1,000) marked a 10.0% increase from the previous month’s rate of 8.3 per 1,000, reflecting a growing trend in reported incidents. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 41 crimes per day — a figure that, while seemingly high, must be contextualised within Wrexham’s population of 138,245. Over the course of the month, this equated to a 1-in-110 chance of a resident being directly affected by a reported crime. When compared to the UK average, this places Wrexham in a higher-risk bracket for violent crime, where the rate of violence and sexual offences (3.8 per 1,000) is 42% above the national average. However, the local population’s exposure to property crimes remains relatively low, with vehicle crime rates 57% below the UK average. This disparity underscores the complex relationship between urban density and crime type, with Wrexham’s mix of commercial and residential zones likely influencing the balance between violent and property-related incidents. The 12.3% gap above the UK average also highlights the need for targeted interventions in areas where violence and anti-social behaviour are concentrated.