Ruabon crime figures: 44 offences reported in September, up 29% on August

Ruabon recorded 44 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, up 29% on August (34), according to the latest street-level figures published by North Wales Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 21 reports, or 48% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour (10) and criminal damage and arson (4).

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
Violence and sexual offences	21	13	+8
Anti-social behaviour	10	5	+5
Criminal damage and arson	4	6	−2
Other theft	4	3	+1
Shoplifting	2	5	−3
Burglary	2	0	new
Other crime	1	0	new
Public order	0	2	−2
Total	44	34	+10

Where it was reported

1. On or near Maes-y-llan Lane: 10
2. On or near Daniels Drive: 5
3. On or near Gorse Close: 5
4. On or near Hampsons Grove: 5
5. On or near Bryn Street: 3
6. On or near Wynn Avenue: 3

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: 20
• Unable to prosecute suspect: 12
• Awaiting court outcome: 1
• Investigation complete; no suspect identified: 1

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.