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Crime in Overton

Overton had 13 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 25.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 54th of 54 Wrexham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 67% below the middle Wrexham area. Crime was down 13% on the three months before.

LL13, Wrexham · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Overton

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25.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
54 of 54Wrexham rank1st is the highest rate
-13%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common6 in 3 months

Month by month

7 Mar 2 Apr 6 May 4 Jun 1 Jul 8 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence646%
anti-social behaviour323%
theft215%
other crime18%
criminal damage18%

Overton against Wrexham

TypeOverton per 1,000Middle Wrexham areaChange
Violence1229.9–
Burglary01.8–
Vehicle crime02–
Anti-social behaviour621.7–
Theft and robbery44.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Ifton Heath49.1▲ 23%
Bangor-on-Dee32.70%
Overton25.9▼ 13%
Dudleston Heath21.2▼ 38%
Criftins15.9▼ 45%
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 Overton a safe area?

Overton had about 25.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 54 of 54 Wrexham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Overton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (6), followed by anti-social behaviour (3) and theft (2).