Rural Wrexham Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

November 2023 marked a significant uptick in violent crime across Rural Wrexham, with violence and sexual offences surging to 29 incidents — a 141.7% increase from October. This sharp rise, occurring against the seasonal backdrop of Bonfire Night and Black Friday, may partly explain the spike in violent incidents during darker evenings. While the area's overall crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents remains 29.3% below the UK average of 7.5, the imbalance in crime distribution is stark: violence and sexual offences now account for 37.7% of all incidents, compared to 23% nationally. Anti-social behaviour, at 16.9% of total crimes, also outpaces UK levels, suggesting persistent local tensions. Other theft (14.3%) and criminal damage (14.3%) both exceed UK averages by 29% and 36% respectively, pointing to specific vulnerabilities in property security and community infrastructure. The seasonal context of November — with its shorter days and heightened retail activity — may have contributed to these patterns. Shoplifting fell by two-thirds, reflecting targeted policing efforts around major shopping events. This mixed picture underscores the need for tailored community strategies to address rising violent crime while maintaining progress on other fronts.

Violence and sexual offences surged by 141.7% in November, jumping from 12 to 29 incidents — a dramatic increase that outpaced all other crime categories. This spike, occurring against the backdrop of Bonfire Night and Black Friday, may partly explain the rise in violent incidents during darker evenings. Other theft also saw a 120% increase, with 11 reported cases, a figure that exceeds the UK average by 29% and suggests potential vulnerabilities in local property security. Meanwhile, shoplifting fell sharply by 66.7% (from 3 to 1), a decline consistent with seasonal retail patterns but which may also reflect heightened police presence during key shopping periods. Anti-social behaviour decreased by 38.1% (21 to 13), though this remains 14% below the UK average, indicating that while some local issues are easing, others are intensifying.

Rural Wrexham's crime rate rose 20.4% from 4.4 to 5.3 per 1,000 residents in November 2023, marking the first increase since July 2023. This shift contrasts with the area's overall 29.3% below the UK average, but highlights local volatility. Daily crime statistics reveal 3 incidents reported per day on average — a figure that, while modest, reflects concentrated activity during peak hours. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 188 residents, a monthly exposure rate that remains lower than national benchmarks but warrants awareness of localized spikes. The population context shows that with 14,474 residents, even small absolute changes (such as +16 total crimes) represent meaningful shifts in community safety. These figures suggest that while the area remains safer than the UK average, targeted vigilance is needed in areas experiencing month-on-month growth.