Rural Wrexham Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Rural Wrexham's September 2024 crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents places it 45.5% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a disparity that highlights the area's distinct crime profile compared to national trends. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 42.6% of all reported crimes—well above the UK average of 31% for this category. This concentration of violent crime, while significant, is tempered by the area's consistently low rates for property-related offences. Anti-social behaviour followed with 26.2% of total crimes, and public order offences accounted for 11.5%, both figures below their respective UK averages. The seasonal context of September—marked by the start of the academic term and shifting daylight patterns—may contribute to this pattern, as rural areas often see fluctuations in crime dynamics tied to educational calendars. While the overall crime rate remains low, the prominence of violent crime in this built-up rural area warrants attention, particularly given the 42.6% share of violent incidents. This contrast with the UK average suggests that local factors, such as the area's proximity to urban centres or the presence of mixed-use developments, may play a role in shaping these trends. The relatively low rates of burglary and theft (with burglary at 3.3% of total crimes and other theft at 1.6%) further reinforce the area's safety profile, though the 100% increase in robbery cases indicates a need for continued monitoring of targeted crimes. As September transitions into the autumn months, the interplay between seasonal changes and local demographics will likely shape future crime patterns in this rural built-up area.

September 2024 brought a 100% increase in robbery cases, rising from zero to one incident. This spike, though small in absolute terms, contrasts with a 53.3% decrease in criminal damage and arson, which fell from 15 to 7. The shift in crime mix is notable: violent crimes (26) now constitute 42.6% of total crimes, a significant share compared to the UK average of 31% for the same category. Anti-social behaviour remained the second most common crime type, with 16 incidents reported—6% below the UK average. The drop in other theft cases (from five to one) suggests a possible seasonal effect, as September's transition into autumn may reduce opportunities for petty theft in rural areas. Residents may find the 42.6% share of violent crimes particularly noteworthy, as this category alone outpaces all other crime types combined in the area.

Rural Wrexham's crime rate for September 2024 (4.2 per 1,000 residents) marks a 26.5% decline from the previous month's rate of 5.7 per 1,000. This downward trend aligns with seasonal patterns typical of late summer, when rural areas often experience reduced foot traffic and fewer transient populations. Daily crime statistics show an average of two reported crimes per day in September, a figure that, while low, reflects the area's generally sparse population density. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 237 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the area's relative safety compared to urban centres. When scaled to the local population of 14,474, this means fewer than 60 residents experienced a crime in September, a stark contrast to the UK average where 1-in-130 residents face similar exposure. The shift from August to September also coincides with the start of the academic term, which may contribute to a temporary reallocation of policing resources toward schools and transport hubs, further dampening crime rates in this built-up rural zone.