ELWY STREET, LL18 1BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LL18 1BT

ELWY STREET, LL18 1BT, Denbighshire has recorded a total of 175 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 42.77 per 1,000 population. This LL18 1BT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LL18 postcode area, which has experienced 523 crimes and a crime rate of 12.32 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LL18 1BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LL18 1BT, encompassing approximately 4091 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LL18 1BT area, explore the LL18 1BT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (62) incidents (-32.61% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (13.89% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

LL18 1BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 23
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 18
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12

ELWY STREET, LL18 1BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6242.77-32.61%
Anti-social behaviour4115.1513.89%
Shoplifting2010.02-20.00%
Drugs134.89116.67%
Public order113.18-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson112.69-26.67%
Other theft102.690.00%
Possession of weapons22.44100.00%
Robbery20.490.00%
Burglary10.49-75.00%
Theft from the person10.24-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9251.0824.32%
Anti-social behaviour3622.4916.13%
Shoplifting258.8078.57%
Public order166.11-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson153.9136.36%
Other theft103.67-9.09%
Drugs62.44-33.33%
Burglary41.47300.00%
Theft from the person20.98-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.49-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7444.00-2.63%
Anti-social behaviour3118.09-16.22%
Public order187.58-14.29%
Shoplifting144.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.42-35.29%
Other theft112.690.00%
Drugs92.69-10.00%
Possession of weapons52.20400.00%
Theft from the person31.220.00%
Other crime20.73-33.33%
Burglary10.49-87.50%
Robbery10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7648.39-10.59%
Anti-social behaviour3718.58-26.00%
Public order219.045.00%
Criminal damage and arson175.1313.33%
Other theft114.1610.00%
Drugs102.69-9.09%
Burglary82.44166.67%
Shoplifting71.96-46.15%
Bicycle theft31.710.00%
Vehicle crime30.73200.00%
Other crime30.73-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.73-66.67%
Robbery10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8552.5541.67%
Anti-social behaviour5020.7825.00%
Public order2012.2242.86%
Criminal damage and arson154.890.00%
Shoplifting133.67-31.58%
Drugs113.180.00%
Other theft102.6911.11%
Other crime42.440.00%
Burglary30.98-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.73200.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6044.48-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour4014.6737.93%
Shoplifting199.7818.75%
Criminal damage and arson154.647.14%
Public order143.67-17.65%
Drugs113.42450.00%
Other theft92.6950.00%
Burglary62.2050.00%
Other crime41.47300.00%
Theft from the person20.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6939.3527.78%
Anti-social behaviour2916.86-23.68%
Public order177.09142.86%
Shoplifting164.16166.67%
Criminal damage and arson143.91133.33%
Other theft63.42-50.00%
Burglary41.4733.33%
Drugs20.98-50.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5433.73-37.21%
Anti-social behaviour3813.20-5.00%
Other theft129.2933.33%
Public order72.93-61.11%
Criminal damage and arson61.71-45.45%
Shoplifting61.47-57.14%
Drugs41.47-42.86%
Burglary30.980.00%
Possession of weapons30.7350.00%
Vehicle crime20.73-33.33%
Other crime10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.24-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8648.39-16.50%
Anti-social behaviour4021.0233.33%
Public order189.78-14.29%
Shoplifting144.40-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson113.420.00%
Other theft92.69-25.00%
Drugs72.20-12.50%
Vehicle crime31.71200.00%
Bicycle theft30.730.00%
Burglary30.7350.00%
Possession of weapons20.73-50.00%
Theft from the person10.49-50.00%
Other crime10.24-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10353.2837.33%
Anti-social behaviour3025.1815.38%
Public order217.3350.00%
Shoplifting175.1330.77%
Other theft124.1671.43%
Criminal damage and arson112.9310.00%
Drugs82.69100.00%
Possession of weapons41.960.00%
Other crime40.98-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.980.00%
Theft from the person20.730.00%
Burglary20.49-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7541.06-14.77%
Anti-social behaviour2618.33-16.13%
Public order146.35-26.32%
Shoplifting133.42-43.48%
Criminal damage and arson103.18-37.50%
Other theft72.44-41.67%
Burglary61.710.00%
Other crime61.47100.00%
Drugs41.470.00%
Bicycle theft30.98200.00%
Theft from the person20.73-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8851.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour3121.510.00%
Shoplifting237.580.00%
Public order195.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson164.640.00%
Other theft123.910.00%
Burglary62.930.00%
Drugs41.470.00%
Other crime30.980.00%
Theft from the person30.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
July 20249
June 202410
May 202411
April 202411
March 20242
February 20244
January 20247
December 20238
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 924 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 77.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202492
July 202474
June 202476
May 202485
April 202460
March 202469
February 202454
January 202486
December 2023103
November 202375
October 202388

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 429 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202436
July 202431
June 202437
May 202450
April 202440
March 202429
February 202438
January 202440
December 202330
November 202326
October 202331

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 196 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202416
July 202418
June 202421
May 202420
April 202414
March 202417
February 20247
January 202418
December 202321
November 202314
October 202319

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 152 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
July 202411
June 202417
May 202415
April 202415
March 202414
February 20246
January 202411
December 202311
November 202310
October 202316

A total of 119 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 202411
June 202411
May 202410
April 20249
March 20246
February 202412
January 20249
December 202312
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 187 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202425
July 202414
June 20247
May 202413
April 202419
March 202416
February 20246
January 202414
December 202317
November 202313
October 202323

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LL18 1BT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bus/Coach Station
    Total23
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total12
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Clwyd Avenue
    Total11
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sussex Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Stryd Bodfor
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Elwy Street
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 9. Glanglasfor
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Stryd Cinmael
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting2
  • 11. Ffordd Las
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Aquarium Crescent
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Market Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 14. Sussex Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Netley Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Abbey Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 18. Thornton Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Windsor Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. St Helens Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Vezey Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Wellington Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Oxford Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Barry Road South
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Wellington Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Orton Grove
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Barry Road North
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 28. River Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Sisson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Williams Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1