Wrexham Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In October 2025, Wrexham recorded a crime rate of 8.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 3.9% above the UK average of 7.7. This figure translates to a daily risk of 35 crimes across the town's 138,245 residents, with the most significant risks concentrated in specific categories. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 38.2% of all reported crimes, driven by the town's central retail and leisure areas where interactions between residents and visitors are frequent. Anti-social behaviour, at 17.6% of the total, reflected the impact of seasonal factors such as darker evenings and the Halloween period, which often see increased public disorder. The town's shoplifting rate, at 0.9 per 1,000, was 43% above the UK average, a pattern consistent with Wrexham's role as a regional retail hub. While these figures may seem abstract, they correspond to real-world experiences: for every 126 residents, one crime was reported during the month, a ratio that highlights the need for community vigilance. The seasonal context of October—shorter days, the transition from autumn to winter, and the timing of major holidays—likely contributed to fluctuations in crime patterns, with some categories showing marked increases while others declined. The overall picture suggests a combination of local demographics, economic activity, and seasonal rhythms that shape the town's crime profile.

October 2025 saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with theft from the person doubling from zero to two incidents—a 100% increase. This spike, though small in absolute terms, underscores the vulnerability of individuals in public spaces during the darker evenings of October. Meanwhile, vehicle crime rose by 10% (20 to 22), likely reflecting increased anti-social behaviour in areas with high traffic density. Conversely, burglary fell sharply by 56.1% (41 to 18), a decline consistent with seasonal patterns as fewer homes are unoccupied during the winter months. The town's violent crime category, accounting for 38.2% of all incidents, remained 13% above the UK average, with violence and sexual offences concentrated in the town centre. Residents may find the 43% gap between Wrexham's shoplifting rate and the UK average noteworthy, as this highlights the impact of retail activity on local crime dynamics.

Wrexham's crime rate in October 2025 fell by 7.8% compared to the previous month, dropping from 8.6 to 8.0 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with a broader trend of reduced violent crime, including a 56.1% drop in burglary and an 80% decrease in robbery. Locally, this means 35 crimes are reported each day on average—a figure that contextualises risk for residents navigating the town's retail corridors or public spaces. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 126 residents, a ratio that reflects the area's population density and urban layout. While this monthly exposure remains slightly above the UK average, the drop from September suggests seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and post-Halloween activity may have temporarily reduced opportunities for certain crimes. The contrast between daily and monthly figures highlights how crime distribution varies across timeframes, with some categories like vehicle crime showing small but consistent increases despite the overall downward trend.