MAESTEG, LL14 2SE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LL14 2SE

MAESTEG, LL14 2SE, Wrexham has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.42 per 1,000 population. This LL14 2SE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LL14 postcode area, which has experienced 341 crimes and a crime rate of 10.28 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LL14 2SE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LL14 2SE, encompassing approximately 1435 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

LL14 2SE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hawthorn View with total crimes: 6
  • Erw Lwyd with total crimes: 6
  • Poplar Road with total crimes: 4

MAESTEG, LL14 2SE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.4242.86%
Anti-social behaviour96.9728.57%
Criminal damage and arson56.27150.00%
Vehicle crime13.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.9416.67%
Anti-social behaviour74.88600.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.88100.00%
Vehicle crime11.390.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Public order10.700.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.27200.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-50.00%
Other theft10.700.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order37.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.390.00%
Other theft11.390.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.390.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.090.00%
Other theft11.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.97300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.39-66.67%
Other theft10.70-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Public order10.700.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson35.570.00%
Other theft22.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.39-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.39-66.67%

In December 2023, 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 behaviour45.57300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.79-25.00%
Burglary12.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.8833.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.39-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.88200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.09-62.50%
Other theft12.090.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20247
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20247
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
February 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LL14 2SE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hawthorn View
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Erw Lwyd
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Poplar Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Heol-Y-Bryn
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Stryt Y Neuadd
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Awelfryn
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Trofryn
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Cae Gabriel
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Maes Teg
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Bryn Eitha
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1