Rhosllannerchrugog Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Rhosllannerchrugog's January 2025 crime rate of 8.4 per 1,000 residents places it 18.3% above the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, a disparity that underscores the area's distinct crime profile. Violence and sexual offences dominated the monthly tally, contributing 47.4% of all reported crimes, with their rate (4.0 per 1,000) 59% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, at 25.3% of total crimes, with its rate (2.1 per 1,000) 114% above the national benchmark. These figures suggest a concentration of incidents in social spaces or environments where community interactions are frequent. The seasonal context of January—post-holiday period, reduced retail footfall, and shorter days—may have influenced crime patterns, potentially limiting opportunities for shoplifting and outdoor offences. However, the elevated rates of violence and anti-social behaviour could reflect persistent challenges in managing public order or addressing underlying social issues. The area's relatively low shoplifting rate (0.4 per 1,000) compared to the UK average (0.6 per 1,000) may indicate effective retail security measures or lower foot traffic in commercial areas during this month. Overall, the data illustrates a built-up area grappling with high levels of violent and disruptive crime, despite a seasonal reduction in some categories.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift occurred in anti-social behaviour, which rose by 60% from 15 to 24 incidents. This increase, coupled with a 150% rise in other theft (from 2 to 5), highlights a sharp uptick in non-violent but disruptive crime. Conversely, vehicle crime and other crime both fell by 66.7%, suggesting potential success in targeted interventions or seasonal factors reducing opportunities for such offences. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 47.4% of total crimes, a figure 59% above the UK average. This stark contrast with shoplifting, which was 35% below the UK average, illustrates divergent trends across crime types. For residents, the 60% surge in anti-social behaviour underscores the need for community-focused strategies to address local tensions or environmental factors contributing to this rise.

Rhosllannerchrugog's crime rate in January 2025 (8.4 per 1,000) marks a 6.9% decrease from December's 9.0 per 1,000, reflecting a slight downward trend. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 119 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local residents. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately three crimes per day, a statistic that highlights the pace at which incidents occur in a built-up area of this size. While the overall rate remains 18.3% above the UK average, the reduction from the previous month suggests potential effectiveness in local policing or seasonal factors. The population-scaled perspective shows that, despite the elevated rate, the absolute number of crimes (95) remains relatively low given the area's 11,317 residents. This combination of factors—monthly exposure, daily frequency, and population size—provides a nuanced view of how crime impacts daily life in Rhosllannerchrugog.