Crime in Brynteg (Wrexham): statistics, rates and trends
688 crimes were recorded in Brynteg (Wrexham) in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Brynteg (Wrexham) at a glance
- Crime trends in Brynteg (Wrexham)
- Types of crime in Brynteg (Wrexham)
- Brynteg (Wrexham) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Brynteg (Wrexham)
- Streets with the most crime in Brynteg (Wrexham)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Brynteg (Wrexham)
- Population and deprivation in Brynteg (Wrexham)
- Questions about crime in Brynteg (Wrexham)
- About this data
688 crimes were recorded in Brynteg (Wrexham) in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 292 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Brynteg (Wrexham) has the 731st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Brynteg (Wrexham) | Wrexham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 688 | 13,987 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.9 | 101.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 9,433 | 138,245 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Brynteg (Wrexham) was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,057 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (688). Over the whole period it fell 31%, 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 | 688 | 72.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 738 | 78.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 795 | 84.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 751 | 79.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 859 | 91.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,057 | 112.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,015 | 107.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,039 | 110.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 991 | 105.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 61 |
| June 2026 | 64 |
| May 2026 | 85 |
| April 2026 | 65 |
| March 2026 | 54 |
| February 2026 | 59 |
| January 2026 | 50 |
| December 2025 | 32 |
| November 2025 | 50 |
| October 2025 | 61 |
| September 2025 | 61 |
| August 2025 | 46 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Brynteg (Wrexham) 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 public order (+10%).
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-25%) and burglary (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 292 | 31.0 | 0.90 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 168 | 17.8 | 1.16 | -1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 73 | 7.7 | 1.14 | -25% |
| Public order | 44 | 4.7 | 0.70 | +10% |
| Other theft | 37 | 3.9 | 0.61 | -3% |
| Burglary | 18 | 1.9 | 0.54 | -14% |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.7 | 0.52 | +100% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.6 | 0.75 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.3 | 0.26 | -20% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.5 | 0.06 | -58% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 0.31 | -43% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.22 | -50% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.13 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Brynteg (Wrexham)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Brynteg (Wrexham) recorded 292 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 42.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Brynteg (Wrexham)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Brynteg (Wrexham) recorded 168 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 24.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Brynteg (Wrexham)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Brynteg (Wrexham) recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Brynteg (Wrexham)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Brynteg (Wrexham) recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Brynteg (Wrexham)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Brynteg (Wrexham) recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Brynteg (Wrexham)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Brynteg (Wrexham) recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Brynteg (Wrexham)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Brynteg (Wrexham) recorded 16 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Brynteg (Wrexham)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Brynteg (Wrexham) recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Brynteg (Wrexham)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Brynteg (Wrexham) recorded 12 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 down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Brynteg (Wrexham)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Brynteg (Wrexham) recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Brynteg (Wrexham)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Brynteg (Wrexham) recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Brynteg (Wrexham)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Brynteg (Wrexham) recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Brynteg (Wrexham)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Brynteg (Wrexham) recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Brynteg (Wrexham)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Brynteg (Wrexham) recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Brynteg (Wrexham), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Brynteg (Wrexham).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brynteg (Wrexham) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwersyllt | 833 | 88.4 | +21% |
| Wrexham | 7,133 | 156.5 | +115% |
| Llay | 385 | 71.7 | -2% |
| Rhosllannerchrugog | 946 | 83.0 | +14% |
| Penyffordd | 175 | 34.6 | -53% |
| Acrefair and Cefn-mawr | 744 | 105.2 | +44% |
| Broughton (Flintshire) | 421 | 63.7 | -13% |
| Buckley | 928 | 66.2 | -9% |
4 areas within Brynteg (Wrexham), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Gwenfro had the highest rate (99.6 per 1,000) and Bryn Cefn the lowest (50.8). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gwenfro | Neighbourhood | 1,857 | 185 | 99.6 |
| New Broughton | Neighbourhood | 3,971 | 297 | 74.8 |
| Brymbo | Neighbourhood | 4,316 | 256 | 59.3 |
| Bryn Cefn | Neighbourhood | 2,107 | 107 | 50.8 |
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 Brynteg (Wrexham) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ffordd Powell | 50 |
| On or near Darby Road | 27 |
| On or near Bryn Goleu | 26 |
| On or near Dyke Street | 25 |
| On or near Lansbury Grove | 25 |
| On or near Grenadin Close | 23 |
| On or near New Road | 23 |
| On or near Galaxy Grove | 21 |
| On or near Strytybydden | 19 |
| On or near High Street | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Brynteg (Wrexham) 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 | 230 | 33.4% |
| Not recorded | 168 | 24.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 142 | 20.6% |
| Under investigation | 59 | 8.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 3.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 3.6% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 2.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
Brynteg (Wrexham) has an estimated population of 9,433. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Brynteg (Wrexham) sits in decile 4.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Brynteg (Wrexham) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.2% |
| Social rented homes | 26.0% |
| Private rented homes | 13.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 |
Is Brynteg (Wrexham) a safe place to live?
Brynteg (Wrexham) recorded 72.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Brynteg (Wrexham)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 292 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (168).
Is crime in Brynteg (Wrexham) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brynteg (Wrexham) was down 7% on the year before: 688 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 738 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Brynteg (Wrexham)?
Brynteg (Wrexham) 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 Brynteg (Wrexham). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.