Crime in Acrefair and Cefn-mawr: statistics, rates and trends
744 crimes were recorded in Acrefair and Cefn-mawr in the 12 months to July 2026, 105.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Acrefair and Cefn-mawr at a glance
- Crime trends in Acrefair and Cefn-mawr
- Types of crime in Acrefair and Cefn-mawr
- Acrefair and Cefn-mawr compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Acrefair and Cefn-mawr
- Streets with the most crime in Acrefair and Cefn-mawr
- What happened after crimes were reported in Acrefair and Cefn-mawr
- Population and deprivation in Acrefair and Cefn-mawr
- Questions about crime in Acrefair and Cefn-mawr
- About this data
744 crimes were recorded in Acrefair and Cefn-mawr in the 12 months to July 2026, 105.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 314 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Acrefair and Cefn-mawr has the 300th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Acrefair and Cefn-mawr | Wrexham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 744 | 13,987 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 105.2 | 101.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,074 | 138,245 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Acrefair and Cefn-mawr was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,213 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (636). Over the whole period it rose 17%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 744 | 105.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 782 | 110.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 845 | 119.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 894 | 126.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,213 | 171.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 974 | 137.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 921 | 130.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 899 | 127.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 636 | 89.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 89 |
| June 2026 | 59 |
| May 2026 | 79 |
| April 2026 | 76 |
| March 2026 | 69 |
| February 2026 | 53 |
| January 2026 | 52 |
| December 2025 | 35 |
| November 2025 | 63 |
| October 2025 | 38 |
| September 2025 | 47 |
| August 2025 | 84 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Acrefair and Cefn-mawr 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest falls were in other theft (-20%) and criminal damage and arson (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 314 | 44.4 | 1.30 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 167 | 23.6 | 1.54 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 89 | 12.6 | 1.86 | -16% |
| Public order | 44 | 6.2 | 0.94 | -8% |
| Other theft | 32 | 4.5 | 0.71 | -20% |
| Burglary | 25 | 3.5 | 1.00 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 3.0 | 0.60 | +91% |
| Other crime | 18 | 2.5 | 1.20 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 2.3 | 0.27 | +220% |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.7 | 0.52 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 0.58 | +0% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.21 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Acrefair and Cefn-mawr
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Acrefair and Cefn-mawr recorded 314 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (44.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 42.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Acrefair and Cefn-mawr
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Acrefair and Cefn-mawr recorded 167 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 22.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Acrefair and Cefn-mawr
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Acrefair and Cefn-mawr recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 12.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Acrefair and Cefn-mawr
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Acrefair and Cefn-mawr recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Acrefair and Cefn-mawr
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Acrefair and Cefn-mawr recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Acrefair and Cefn-mawr
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Acrefair and Cefn-mawr recorded 25 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 down 4% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Acrefair and Cefn-mawr
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Acrefair and Cefn-mawr recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 91% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Acrefair and Cefn-mawr
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Acrefair and Cefn-mawr recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Acrefair and Cefn-mawr
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Acrefair and Cefn-mawr recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 220% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Acrefair and Cefn-mawr
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Acrefair and Cefn-mawr recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Acrefair and Cefn-mawr
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Acrefair and Cefn-mawr recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Acrefair and Cefn-mawr
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Acrefair and Cefn-mawr recorded 2 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Acrefair and Cefn-mawr, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Acrefair and Cefn-mawr.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Acrefair and Cefn-mawr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhosllannerchrugog | 946 | 83.0 | -21% |
| Wrexham | 7,133 | 156.5 | +49% |
| Brynteg (Wrexham) | 688 | 72.9 | -31% |
| Gwersyllt | 833 | 88.4 | -16% |
| Oswestry | 1,523 | 83.8 | -20% |
| Llay | 385 | 71.7 | -32% |
| Ellesmere | 307 | 60.3 | -43% |
| Penyffordd | 175 | 34.6 | -67% |
3 areas within Acrefair and Cefn-mawr, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Acrefair North had the highest rate (144.5 per 1,000) and Cefn East the lowest (47.7). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrefair North | Neighbourhood | 2,049 | 296 | 144.5 |
| Cefn West | Neighbourhood | 3,454 | 373 | 108.0 |
| Cefn East | Neighbourhood | 1,571 | 75 | 47.7 |
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 Acrefair and Cefn-mawr over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 101 |
| On or near Glaslyn | 56 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 49 |
| On or near Llangollen Road | 40 |
| On or near Ogwen | 36 |
| On or near Chathams Close | 31 |
| On or near Lancaster Terrace | 27 |
| On or near The By-Way | 24 |
| On or near Stryd Fawr | 21 |
| On or near Bowers Road | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Acrefair and Cefn-mawr 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 224 | 30.1% |
| Not recorded | 167 | 22.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 134 | 18.0% |
| Under investigation | 92 | 12.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 41 | 5.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 3.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 23 | 3.1% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 3.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
Acrefair and Cefn-mawr has an estimated population of 7,074. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Acrefair and Cefn-mawr sits in decile 3.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Acrefair and Cefn-mawr |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 47.9% |
| Social rented homes | 41.4% |
| Private rented homes | 10.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 29.0% |
Is Acrefair and Cefn-mawr a safe place to live?
Acrefair and Cefn-mawr recorded 105.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Acrefair and Cefn-mawr?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 314 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (167).
Is crime in Acrefair and Cefn-mawr going up or down?
Recorded crime in Acrefair and Cefn-mawr was down 5% on the year before: 744 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 782 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Acrefair and Cefn-mawr?
Acrefair and Cefn-mawr is policed by North Wales. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Acrefair and Cefn-mawr. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.