LL16 3AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LL16 3AR

LL16 3AR, Denbighshire has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.98 per 1,000 population. This LL16 3AR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LL16 postcode area, which has experienced 106 crimes and a crime rate of 6.88 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LL16 3AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LL16 3AR, encompassing approximately 1455 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LL16 3AR area, explore the LL16 3AR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

LL16 3AR Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • High Street with total crimes: 13
  • Portland Place with total crimes: 2
  • Bull Lane with total crimes: 2

LL16 3AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1421.9827.27%
Anti-social behaviour89.62-11.11%
Public order55.5066.67%
Other theft33.44200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.06-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1120.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.560.00%
Public order36.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.06-66.67%
Shoplifting21.37-33.33%
Other theft11.37-66.67%
Drugs10.69-75.00%
Burglary10.690.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1128.17-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour97.56125.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.18-53.85%
Drugs44.12300.00%
Other theft32.7550.00%
Shoplifting32.0650.00%
Public order32.06200.00%
Possession of weapons12.060.00%
Burglary10.690.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1426.79-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson139.6262.50%
Anti-social behaviour48.9333.33%
Shoplifting22.75-33.33%
Other theft21.370.00%
Drugs11.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1923.3690.00%
Criminal damage and arson813.05166.67%
Shoplifting35.50-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.06-62.50%
Bicycle theft12.060.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1023.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.87-20.00%
Shoplifting55.500.00%
Other theft33.44-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0650.00%
Vehicle crime22.060.00%
Drugs21.37100.00%
Possession of weapons11.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1024.05-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour106.8711.11%
Public order66.870.00%
Other theft44.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.75-50.00%
Other crime11.370.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1526.117.14%
Anti-social behaviour910.3150.00%
Public order66.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.12100.00%
Other theft22.75100.00%
Drugs11.370.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.8675.00%
Anti-social behaviour69.62-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.120.00%
Possession of weapons21.37100.00%
Other theft11.37-75.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour820.61-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences85.50-33.33%
Other theft45.50300.00%
Public order42.75100.00%
Shoplifting32.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.06-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1224.73-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour98.24-10.00%
Shoplifting66.1850.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.12-25.00%
Public order22.06-33.33%
Drugs11.370.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1526.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour1010.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.870.00%
Shoplifting42.750.00%
Public order32.750.00%
Other crime12.060.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202411
June 202411
May 202414
April 202419
March 202410
February 202410
January 202415
December 202314
November 20238
October 202312
September 202315

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20249
June 20249
May 20244
April 20243
March 20248
February 202410
January 20249
December 20236
November 20238
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
February 20246
January 20246
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 202413
April 20248
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
January 20241
November 20233
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LL16 3AR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. High Street
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Portland Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Bull Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Maes-Yr-Eglwys
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Bryn Onnen
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lenten Pool
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Ffordd Newydd
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lon Parc
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hospital
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. A543
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Post Office Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Back Row
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hall Square
    Total1
    Other theft1