Total Crime Rate
23.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Birch Drive area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Gresford East and West , and the 69th 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 Birch Drive (LL12 8YZ) in the last 12 months was 23.3 per 1,000 residents and was 36.2% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 14.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -3.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Birch Drive (LL12 8YZ), the main crime hotspot is near Westminster Drive. Police recorded 3 crimes here, including 3 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Blackthorn Close | Under investigation |
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