Total Crime Rate
18.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Marford Hill area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Gresford East and West , and the 49th lowest crime rate of 413 local areas in Wrexham .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Marford Hill (LL12 8SX) in the last 12 months was 18.6 per 1,000 residents and was 48.9% lower than the Gresford East and West average (36.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 15.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 400.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -83.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Marford Hill (LL12 8SX), the main crime hotspot is near Marford Heights. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Gresford East and West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Marford Heights | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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