Rural Wrexham Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For an area of 14,474 residents, 57 crimes were reported in January 2024, translating to 3.9 crimes per 1,000 people — 47.3% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This stark contrast with national trends highlights the area’s unique crime profile. Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents, 36.8% of total) were the most common category, followed by anti-social behaviour (17 incidents, 29.8%) and criminal damage (7 incidents, 12.3%). These figures align with seasonal patterns typical of rural areas in January: post-holiday periods often see reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours, which may partly explain the lower volume of outdoor crimes. The area’s crime rate is particularly notable for its sharp divergence from the UK average, suggesting a combination of local factors — such as community cohesion, limited commercial hubs, and rural isolation — that likely contribute to this trend. While violent crime remains the largest category, its rate (1.5 per 1,000) is 42% below the UK average for this category, indicating a broader systemic difference in crime dynamics. Anti-social behaviour, however, is an exception: its rate (1.2 per 1,000) is 21% above the UK average of 1.0 per 1,000, which may reflect local challenges in managing community interactions or enforcing noise regulations in built-up rural areas.

January 2024 saw significant month-on-month shifts in crime patterns. Violent crimes fell by 50.0% (from 42 to 21), a drop consistent with post-holiday lulls in activity. Conversely, burglary surged by 300.0% (from 1 to 4), a dramatic increase that may be linked to seasonal factors such as reduced surveillance during colder months or targeted opportunistic crimes. Anti-social behaviour rose by 13.3% (from 15 to 17), a smaller but notable increase that could reflect local tensions exacerbated by winter conditions. Other categories showed contrasting trends: vehicle crime and public order offences both dropped by 75.0%, due to reduced traffic and fewer gatherings in the colder month. The area’s performance against UK averages was mixed. While violent crime was 42% below the national rate, anti-social behaviour was 21% above, highlighting a need for targeted interventions in this category. Drugs-related offences (2 incidents) rose from zero to 2, a 100% increase, though this remains a small absolute number. These shifts underscore the complexity of rural crime dynamics, where localized factors can drive disproportionate changes in specific categories.

Comparing January 2024 to December 2023, the crime rate in Rural Wrexham fell by 30.5% (from 5.7 to 3.9 per 1,000), a decline that suggests a sustained reduction in criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 2 crimes per day in January — a figure that, while low, may still concern residents in a built-up rural area where community cohesion is critical. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 254 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average but not without local challenges. With a population of 14,474, the area’s crime volume (57 incidents) translates to a manageable scale for local policing, though the 21% above-average rate for anti-social behaviour indicates a specific vulnerability. The 30.5% year-on-year decline in the overall crime rate may reflect effective community policing or seasonal factors, but the 21% above-average rate for anti-social behaviour suggests that targeted efforts are needed to address this category. Residents may find the daily crime figure (2 per day) useful for contextualizing risk, though the monthly exposure rate (1 in 254 residents) provides a broader perspective on the area’s relative safety.