Monthly Crime Statistics

Rhosllannerchrugog Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In May 2023, Rhosllannerchrugog recorded a crime rate of 9.5 per 1,000 residents, 18.8% above the UK average. Shoplifting dropped by 87.5% compared to the previous month.

107
Total Crimes
9.5
Per 1,000 People
8
UK Average
+4.9%
vs Previous Month

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Rhosllannerchrugog's crime rate in May 2023 stood at 9.5 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 18.8% above the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This figure underscores a persistent challenge for a built-up area within Wrexham, where the combination of a small population and higher-than-average crime rates creates a unique local profile. The most significant contributor to the overall rate was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50.5% of all incidents—73% above the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, with a rate of 1.9 per 1,000, 43% above the UK average, while criminal damage and arson added 1.1 per 1,000, 77% above the national benchmark. These figures reflect patterns often seen in small urban areas with limited resources for community policing and social support. Seasonal factors may also play a role, as May's longer evenings and bank holidays could encourage outdoor socialising, increasing opportunities for violence and anti-social behaviour. However, the data also shows some encouraging trends: shoplifting incidents fell sharply, from eight in April to one in May, likely due to a combination of increased police visibility and seasonal shifts in retail activity. This decline, along with reductions in 'other crime' and public order offences, suggests that targeted interventions or natural fluctuations may have contributed to a temporary easing of pressure in certain areas. Nonetheless, the continued rise in violent crimes and anti-social behaviour highlights the need for sustained efforts to address underlying issues such as youth engagement, community cohesion, and access to support services in this part of Wrexham.

May 2023 saw an 87.5% drop in shoplifting, with incidents falling from eight to one. This decline aligns with a broader trend in other crime categories, including a 66.7% reduction in 'other crime' and a 42.9% decrease in public order offences. However, the month also witnessed significant increases in burglary (+100%), drugs (+100%), and possession of weapons (+100%), all of which rose from zero to one incident. Violent crimes, which accounted for 50.5% of all incidents, remain 73% above the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour also surged, with a rate of 1.9 per 1,000—43% above the UK average. These shifts suggest a combination of seasonal factors and localized pressures, particularly in the context of a built-up area with a small population where a single incident can affect statistics.

Rhosllannerchrugog's crime rate in May 2023 rose to 9.5 per 1,000 residents, marking a 4.9% increase from the previous month's 9.0 per 1,000. This places the area 18.8% above the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. Locally, this translates to roughly three crimes reported per day over the 31-day period, with one crime occurring for every 106 residents across the month. While the daily figure aligns with the area's small population of 11,317, the monthly exposure highlights the persistent presence of crime in a built-up area within Wrexham. The shift from April to May sees a notable uptick in violent crimes, which now account for over half of all incidents. This increase may partly explain the overall rate's rise, though seasonal factors such as longer evenings and bank holidays could also contribute to heightened social activity and associated risks.

Crime Breakdown - May 2023

Crime TypeCountPer 1,000% of Total
Violence and sexual offences544.850.5%
Anti-social behaviour221.920.6%
Criminal damage and arson121.111.2%
Other theft70.66.5%
Public order40.43.7%
Drugs20.21.9%
Vehicle crime20.21.9%
Burglary10.10.9%
Possession of weapons10.10.9%
Shoplifting10.10.9%
Other crime10.10.9%

Understanding Our Data

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Understanding the Calculations

The crime rate represents the number of recorded incidents per thousand residents in Rhosllannerchrugog. This approach ensures fair comparison regardless of area population size.

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Formula Used

Crimes per 1k residents = (Total incidents ÷ Population) × 1,000

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  • Police.ukCrime records from territorial police forces across England and Wales (43 total)
  • Office for National StatisticsPopulation statistics and the Crime Survey for England and Wales
  • Home OfficeNationwide crime data and official policy records
  • FOI RequestsAdditional statistics obtained via formal requests to police services
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