Crime in Wrexham district: statistics, rates and trends

13,987 crimes were recorded in Wrexham district in the 12 months to July 2026, 101.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 5,286 reports (38% of the total).

Of the 308 districts covered by this site, Wrexham district has the 95th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Wrexham district was highest in the year to July 2018 (17,413 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (13,987). Over the whole period it fell 20%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wrexham district over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.

The largest increases were in possession of weapons (+38%) and drugs (+22%). The largest falls were in robbery (-32%) and theft from the person (-27%).

Violence and sexual offences in Wrexham district

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wrexham district recorded 5,286 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 37.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Wrexham district

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wrexham district recorded 2,742 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 19.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Wrexham district

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wrexham district recorded 1,378 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Wrexham district

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wrexham district recorded 1,319 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Wrexham district

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wrexham district recorded 914 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Wrexham district

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wrexham district recorded 772 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Wrexham district

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wrexham district recorded 368 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Wrexham district

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wrexham district recorded 360 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Wrexham district

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wrexham district recorded 333 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Wrexham district

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wrexham district recorded 265 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Wrexham district

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wrexham district recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Wrexham district

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wrexham district recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Wrexham district

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wrexham district recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Wrexham district

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wrexham district recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the districts closest to Wrexham district, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wrexham district.

69 areas within Wrexham district, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Grosvenor had the highest rate (441.2 per 1,000) and Borras Park the lowest (18.3). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Wrexham district over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wrexham district over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Wrexham district has an estimated population of 138,245. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wrexham district sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Wrexham district. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.