Marchwiel crime figures: 16 offences reported in September, down 16% on August

Marchwiel recorded 16 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, down 16% on August (19), according to the latest street-level figures published by North Wales Police.

The most commonly reported category was criminal damage and arson, with 6 reports, or 38% of the total, followed by violence and sexual offences (4) and anti-social behaviour (2).

Neighbourhood officers currently list continuing our focus on tackling antisocial behaviour and criminal activity. and visibility and engagement with our communities. as their priorities for the area.

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Criminal damage and arson	6	2	+4
Violence and sexual offences	4	8	−4
Anti-social behaviour	2	7	−5
Other theft	2	0	new
Drugs	1	0	new
Other crime	1	0	new
Shoplifting	0	1	−1
Burglary	0	1	−1
Total	16	19	−3

Where it was reported

1. On or near Yorke Close: 3
2. On or near Park/open Space: 2
3. On or near Bryn-y-grog: 2
4. On or near Yorke Avenue: 2
5. On or near Wrexham Road: 1
6. On or near Overton Road: 1

Police move each report to a nearby anonymised point before publishing, so “on or near” a street does not mean the incident happened on that street.

What has happened since

• Under investigation: 8
• Investigation complete; no suspect identified: 4
• Unable to prosecute suspect: 2

Figures are from North Wales Police street-level data on data.police.uk, published monthly about two months in arrears. They count reports, not convictions, and can be revised.