Crime in Wrenbury: statistics, rates and trends

312 crimes were recorded in Wrenbury in the 12 months to July 2026, 40.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 156 reports (50% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wrenbury has the 3,413th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Wrenbury was highest in the year to July 2020 (428 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (276). Over the whole period it rose 8%, 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 Wrenbury 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. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+60%) and public order (+12%). The largest falls were in other theft (-28%).

Violence and sexual offences in Wrenbury

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wrenbury recorded 156 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 50.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Wrenbury

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wrenbury recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Wrenbury

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wrenbury recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Wrenbury

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wrenbury recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 93% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Wrenbury

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wrenbury recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Wrenbury

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wrenbury recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Wrenbury

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wrenbury recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Wrenbury

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wrenbury recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Wrenbury

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wrenbury recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Wrenbury

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wrenbury recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Wrenbury over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wrenbury 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.

Wrenbury has an estimated population of 7,640. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wrenbury sits in decile 6.1, 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 Wrenbury. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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