Rural Wrexham Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

For an area of 14,474 residents, Rural Wrexham recorded 62 crimes in January 2026, equating to a crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 people—36.8% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This places the area among the safer built-up regions in Wales, though specific crime types reveal nuanced trends. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 30.7% of all crimes, followed by criminal damage and arson (16.1%) and anti-social behaviour (16.1%). The lower-than-average rates for violence and theft from the person align with the area’s likely character as a low-density built-up zone, where community cohesion and limited nightlife reduce opportunities for such crimes. However, the rise in criminal damage and arson may reflect seasonal factors such as colder weather encouraging indoor gatherings or unseasonal events in the area. January’s post-holiday context, with shorter days and reduced retail footfall, likely contributed to a decline in outdoor crimes but may have also spurred targeted property-related offences. The area’s crime profile, while generally stable, highlights the need for ongoing monitoring of property crime trends, particularly in sectors like retail and community spaces.

January 2026 saw a 300% surge in shoplifting, jumping from 2 to 8 incidents, a stark increase that may reflect post-holiday retail activity or unseasonal footfall in local stores. Other theft also doubled, rising from 2 to 4, while criminal damage and arson doubled from 5 to 10, suggesting potential disruptions in community spaces or targeted vandalism. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 36.7%, declining from 30 to 19, possibly linked to the post-holiday period’s reduced social gatherings. The area’s violence rate remains 48% below the UK average, yet criminal damage and arson exceed the UK average by 46%, a contrast that may highlight local vulnerabilities in property maintenance or community engagement. These shifts, while not directly attributable to seasonal factors, warrant attention from local authorities and residents alike.

In January 2026, Rural Wrexham’s crime rate rose by 10.6% compared to December 2025, moving from 3.9 to 4.3 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in crime patterns: daily crime activity averaged 2 incidents per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of local policing efforts. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 233 residents experienced a reported crime, a statistic that underscores the relatively low exposure compared to the UK average. With a population of 14,474, the 62 total crimes equate to a crime rate that is 36.8% below the UK average, highlighting the area’s consistent performance in maintaining lower crime levels. However, the rise in specific categories—such as shoplifting and criminal damage—suggests a need for targeted interventions in retail and property sectors, even as the overall profile remains safer than the national benchmark.