Areas of Wrexham will be patrolled by additional officers again this weekend as part of the ongoing ‘Safer Streets’ project.

North Wales Police increased patrols last week (December 3-4) and will continue in the days ahead to offer reassurance to the public and those working within the night-time economy as we approach Christmas.

Uniformed and plain clothes officers have been deployed in greater numbers in strategically identified parts of the town, where crime has been reported and recurred in previous years.

Included within these areas are both residential and non-residential streets, commercial areas, the town centre, public areas, car parks, as well as university, school and college campuses.

This preventive policing strategy forms part of an over-arching campaign within Wrexham to enhance night-time safety for communities and residents.

The multi-faceted ‘Safer Streets’ initiative will work with a specific focus on tackling crimes involving violence against women and girls (VAWG).

These measures have been prompted by proactive police analysis of crime data in the area and have been informed by consultative public surveys.

Inspector Claire McGrady, who is leading on this campaign, said: “The data told us where offences were taking place and you told us through the survey that you didn’t feel safe on the streets.

“I listened, and with partner agencies we are working together to improve areas of the town with new cameras and street lighting.

“We are working with licensed premises to address your concerns and have gained funding to open the Hafan y Dref Welfare Centre for Friday and Saturday nights.

“I want visitors to Wrexham to feel safe and to enjoy their experience whether it is during the day enjoying our retail premises or at night around the town’s restaurants and bars.”

Preventive policing within the town aligns with other Street Safe initiatives, which will be delivered in the weeks and months ahead with help from partnership agencies.