THE LAURELS, LL12 7NW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LL12 7NW

THE LAURELS, LL12 7NW, Wrexham has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.47 per 1,000 population. This LL12 7NW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LL12 postcode area, which has experienced 128 crimes and a crime rate of 4.51 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LL12 7NW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LL12 7NW, encompassing approximately 2716 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LL12 7NW area, explore the LL12 7NW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the LL12 7NW area, visit the LL12 7NW House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-64.71% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

LL12 7NW Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • The Hawthorns with total crimes: 8
  • Ffordd Gwilym with total crimes: 3
  • Overton Way with total crimes: 3

THE LAURELS, LL12 7NW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.47-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.21-64.71%
Shoplifting62.21-14.29%
Burglary12.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.73325.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.26100.00%
Shoplifting72.95-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.580.00%
Public order31.1050.00%
Other theft21.100.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1511.04650.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.52-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.47-69.23%
Vehicle crime31.470.00%
Public order21.10100.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.31333.33%
Anti-social behaviour64.7950.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.210.00%
Shoplifting21.84100.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.47-57.14%
Other crime11.100.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%
Shoplifting10.37-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.1016.67%
Shoplifting72.58133.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.580.00%
Public order21.47100.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.21100.00%
Shoplifting31.47200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10100.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.4220.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.21100.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.37-85.71%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.580.00%
Vehicle crime21.84-50.00%
Burglary20.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.5225.00%
Vehicle crime41.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4750.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Other crime10.37-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.05100.00%
Other crime21.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.470.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202417
July 20244
June 202413
May 20243
April 20247
March 20246
February 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 202415
June 20242
May 20241
April 20247
March 20243
February 20241
January 20247

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LL12 7NW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Hawthorns
    Total8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ffordd Gwilym
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Overton Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Central Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Tapley Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Stratford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Elm Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Dee Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rhosnesni Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1