Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL16 · Denbighshire
50
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LL12 · Wrexham
25
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Gresford has less crime — 25 vs 50 incidents in February 2026.
Denbigh recorded notably higher crime than Gresford in February 2026 — 50 vs 25 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Denbigh sees higher rates of Other theft (8), while Gresford has more Criminal damage & arson (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Gresford recorded fewer crimes than Denbigh — 25 vs 50 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Gresford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Denbigh saw higher rates of Other theft while Gresford had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Gresford recorded fewer total crimes (25 vs 50).