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Crime in Acton

Acton had 226 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 85.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 25th of 54 Wrexham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 9% above the middle Wrexham area. Crime was down 12% on the three months before.

LL12, Wrexham · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Acton

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85.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
25 of 54Wrexham rank1st is the highest rate
-12%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common76 in 3 months

Month by month

79 Mar 84 Apr 93 May 76 Jun 64 Jul 86 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Acton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence7634%
anti-social behaviour5926%
shoplifting2411%
criminal damage219%
theft188%
public order125%
drugs42%
other crime42%

Acton against Wrexham

TypeActon per 1,000Middle Wrexham areaChange
Violence28.829.9▲ 1%
Burglary0.81.8▼ 80%
Vehicle crime1.12▼ 70%
Anti-social behaviour22.321.7▲ 2%
Theft and robbery7.24.5–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Maesydre222.2▼ 8%
Croes Eneurys119▼ 15%
Acton85.6▼ 12%
Rhosnesni82.90%
Garden Village66.5▲ 19%
Little Acton49.9▲ 19%
Borras Park41.7▲ 56%
See every Wrexham area ranked on the crime in Wrexham page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Acton a safe area?

Acton had about 85.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 25 of 54 Wrexham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Acton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (76), followed by anti-social behaviour (59) and shoplifting (24).