Trevor Crime Rate

Trevor's crime rate of 44.0 per 1,000 residents is 51.6% below the UK average, marking it as one of the safest areas in Wrexham. Despite a 21.4% year-on-year decline in overall crime, the area faces a moderate rise in criminal damage and arson (+11% YoY). This contrasts with the UK-wide trend of rising anti-social behaviour, suggesting Trevor's community dynamics may offer unique protective factors.

Trevor is a built-up area within Wrexham, characterised by a mix of residential and small-scale commercial properties. Its relatively low population density and strong community networks likely contribute to its below-average crime rates. As a commuter town with limited industrial activity, Trevor's crime profile is shaped by domestic disputes and minor anti-social behaviour rather than large-scale economic factors. The area's proximity to natural landscapes may also reduce opportunities for certain types of crime.

The most surprising finding is that violence and sexual offences. YoY, remain 33% below the UK average. This may reflect a focus on community policing and local support services that mitigate escalation of conflicts. Anti-social behaviour, at 7.5 per 1,000, is 49% below the UK average—likely due to the area's close-knit social fabric and limited public spaces that encourage informal monitoring. Criminal damage and arson, though increasing by 11% YoY, remain 24% below the UK average, possibly because the area's older housing stock is well-maintained through local initiatives. Vehicle crime, at 1.0 per 1,000, is 78% below the UK average, suggesting that residential parking arrangements and low commuter traffic reduce opportunities for such crimes.

Crime in Trevor has decreased by 21.4% year-on-year, with a sharp -80% drop in 'other crime'—a category that likely includes minor incidents like public order disturbances. The monthly trend shows a clear seasonal pattern: crime peaked at 7.5 per 1,000 in March 2025, likely due to longer evenings and increased social activity, then dropped to 1.0 per 1,000 in January 2026. This decline may reflect holiday-related reductions in nightlife activity. While violence and sexual offences rose by 7.5% YoY, they remain 33% below the UK average, suggesting local interventions are effective.

How To Keep Safe in Trevor

To mitigate the moderate rise in criminal damage and arson (+11% YoY), residents should secure garden areas with motion-activated lighting. Given Trevor's 78% lower vehicle crime rate compared to the UK average, car owners may focus on securing valuables in vehicles rather than installing complex alarms. For anti-social behaviour, which remains 49% below the UK average, local community reporting systems can help address issues promptly. Homeowners should ensure outdoor spaces are well-lit, as night-time burglaries (26% of incidents between 12am-6am) may be deterred by visibility.

Crime in Trevor follows distinct temporal patterns. Burglary peaks at night (26% of incidents between 12am-6am), likely due to fewer residents present and limited surveillance. Theft, however, is most common in the afternoon (48% of incidents between 12pm-6pm), possibly linked to retail activity and daytime social interactions. Public order issues dominate late at night (61% of incidents between 12am-6am), indicating that nightlife-related disputes are a key driver. The lower morning crime rates (11% burglaries, 47% thefts) suggest that daytime routines and increased visibility act as natural deterrents.

Compared to surrounding areas, Trevor's crime rate is significantly lower. Acrefair and Cefn-mawr has a 146% higher rate (108.4 vs 44.0), while Ruabon is 169% higher (118.5 vs 44.0). Rhosllannerchrugog, though still higher (87.8 vs 44.0), is the closest to Trevor's level. These disparities likely reflect differences in socioeconomic profiles, with Trevor's lower population density and stronger community networks contributing to its safer environment.

For Trevor residents, proactive security measures are proportionate to the area's low crime profile, scOS's AI-powered perimeter monitoring could help detect early signs of criminal damage and arson, which are rising by 11% YoY. Its vehicle registration verification feature is particularly relevant given Trevor's 78% lower vehicle crime rate compared to the UK average. The system's ability to distinguish between household members and intruders reduces false alarms, aligning with Trevor's community-oriented approach to safety.