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Crime in Burton

Burton had 24 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 54.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 43rd of 54 Wrexham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 30% below the middle Wrexham area. Crime was up 20% on the three months before.

LL12, Wrexham · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Burton

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54.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
43 of 54Wrexham rank1st is the highest rate
+20%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common8 in 3 months

Month by month

3 Mar 6 Apr 11 May 5 Jun 5 Jul 14 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Burton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence833%
shoplifting625%
anti-social behaviour521%
criminal damage28%
vehicle crime14%
other crime14%
theft14%

Burton against Wrexham

TypeBurton per 1,000Middle Wrexham areaChange
Violence18.329.9–
Burglary01.8–
Vehicle crime2.32–
Anti-social behaviour11.421.7–
Theft and robbery2.34.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Llay96.1▲ 11%
Lavister86▲ 22%
Burton54.8▲ 20%
Rossett52.3▲ 23%
Gresford50.3▲ 3%
Marford28.3▲ 13%
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 Burton a safe area?

Burton had about 54.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 43 of 54 Wrexham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Burton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (8), followed by shoplifting (6) and anti-social behaviour (5).