Rhosllannerchrugog Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Rhosllannerchrugog, a built-up area within Wrexham, saw a crime rate of 8.8 per 1,000 residents in May 2024, placing it 4.8% above the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. Despite this, several categories showed notable improvements. Other theft, for instance, remained 14% below the UK average, and burglary rates were 35% lower, suggesting sustained efforts in residential security. Shoplifting, at 84% below the UK average, highlights a potential success in retail crime prevention, possibly linked to local policing strategies or community engagement. The top crime types were violence and sexual offences (39.4% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (17.2%) and vehicle crime (9.1%). Seasonal factors may have influenced patterns: May’s longer evenings and bank holidays could have driven increased outdoor socialising, contributing to higher incidents of violence and public order offences. However, the area’s relatively low burglary rate compared to the UK average might reflect its compact, residential character, where community cohesion and visible policing could deter property crime. This data underscores the combination of local demographics, geography, and seasonal rhythms in shaping crime trends.

May 2024 marked sharp increases in vehicle crime, which surged 800% from 1 to 9 incidents, and drugs-related offences, rising 300% to 4 cases. Public order offences also jumped 200% to 9, likely tied to May’s extended evenings and bank holidays fostering outdoor socialising. Conversely, Other crime fell by 25%, dropping from 4 to 3 cases—a minor but notable decline. Violence and sexual offences remained high, at 23% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime were 3% and 70% above national rates respectively. These figures contrast with Other theft, which stayed 14% below the UK average, and burglary, which was 35% lower. For residents, the 800% spike in vehicle crime is a critical alert: securing vehicles during late evenings may be particularly important this month. The mix of violent and property crimes also suggests a shift in criminal activity, with anti-social behaviour and public order offences reflecting the impact of seasonal social dynamics.

The crime rate in May 2024 rose 39.6% from 6.3 per 1,000 in April, marking a significant upward trend. Locally, this translates to roughly 3 crimes reported per day in Rhosllannerchrugog, a figure that may feel more pronounced in a small built-up area with a population of 11,317. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 114 residents—a monthly exposure rate that, while not extreme, indicates a consistent presence of criminal activity. Compared to the UK average, the area’s overall rate remains 4.8% higher. For example, vehicle crime is 70% above the national average, potentially linked to local transport infrastructure or car ownership patterns. Meanwhile, burglary and shoplifting are below UK levels, suggesting that residential security measures or retail crime prevention efforts may be more effective here. The population context also matters: with 11,317 residents, even a modest increase in crime can have a visible impact on community safety. This comparison highlights the need for targeted interventions in areas like vehicle crime, where local conditions may amplify national trends.