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Crime in Johnstown

Johnstown had 183 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 72 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 35th of 54 Wrexham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 9% below the middle Wrexham area. Crime was up 3% on the three months before.

LL14, Wrexham · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Johnstown

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72crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
35 of 54Wrexham rank1st is the highest rate
+3%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common76 in 3 months

Month by month

61 Mar 61 Apr 56 May 65 Jun 70 Jul 48 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence7642%
anti-social behaviour3016%
shoplifting169%
criminal damage148%
theft105%
public order95%
vehicle crime63%
burglary63%

Johnstown against Wrexham

TypeJohnstown per 1,000Middle Wrexham areaChange
Violence29.929.9▲ 15%
Burglary2.41.8–
Vehicle crime2.42–
Anti-social behaviour11.821.7▼ 17%
Theft and robbery5.94.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Ruabon139.8▼ 11%
Rhostyllen102.9▲ 22%
Bersham95.7▲ 22%
Rhosllanerchrugog78.7▼ 8%
Ponciau72.8▼ 2%
Johnstown72▲ 3%
Pen-y-cae66.9▼ 16%
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 Johnstown a safe area?

Johnstown had about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 35 of 54 Wrexham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Johnstown?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (76), followed by anti-social behaviour (30) and shoplifting (16).