OAKLAND AVENUE, LL18 1EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LL18 1EL

OAKLAND AVENUE, LL18 1EL, Denbighshire has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.53 per 1,000 population. This LL18 1EL 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 1EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LL18 1EL, encompassing approximately 2148 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)

LL18 1EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sydenham Avenue with total crimes: 17
  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 7
  • Rhydwen Close with total crimes: 4

OAKLAND AVENUE, LL18 1EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2026.5325.00%
Shoplifting169.3133.33%
Anti-social behaviour67.45-45.45%
Public order62.7920.00%
Drugs32.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.40-40.00%
Possession of weapons11.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1624.20-33.33%
Shoplifting127.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.5983.33%
Criminal damage and arson55.1225.00%
Public order52.33400.00%
Other crime22.33100.00%
Other theft10.93-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2424.6720.00%
Shoplifting1211.17200.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.59-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson42.79-55.56%
Other theft21.86100.00%
Other crime10.93-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Burglary10.47-66.67%
Public order10.47-87.50%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2030.72-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour139.31-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson96.0528.57%
Public order84.19-11.11%
Other crime43.720.00%
Shoplifting41.86-73.33%
Burglary31.86-50.00%
Drugs21.40-33.33%
Theft from the person10.930.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Other theft10.47-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3245.6114.29%
Anti-social behaviour1914.89-9.52%
Shoplifting158.84200.00%
Public order96.98200.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.19-12.50%
Burglary63.260.00%
Drugs32.7950.00%
Other theft31.4050.00%
Vehicle crime21.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2832.5864.71%
Anti-social behaviour2113.0350.00%
Criminal damage and arson89.7733.33%
Shoplifting53.72-50.00%
Public order32.3350.00%
Drugs21.40100.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Other crime10.930.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1724.20-29.17%
Anti-social behaviour147.9127.27%
Shoplifting106.5266.67%
Criminal damage and arson64.6520.00%
Public order22.79-50.00%
Drugs10.93-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.47-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2429.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour1111.17-35.29%
Shoplifting65.12-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.790.00%
Public order42.33-60.00%
Burglary31.860.00%
Other crime31.400.00%
Drugs21.400.00%
Possession of weapons20.93100.00%
Robbery10.930.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2431.65-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour1711.1741.67%
Public order107.91233.33%
Shoplifting74.6575.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.2666.67%
Possession of weapons12.33-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3228.3910.34%
Anti-social behaviour1214.89500.00%
Shoplifting45.59-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.86-57.14%
Public order31.40200.00%
Burglary21.40100.00%
Possession of weapons20.930.00%
Theft from the person10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.47-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2927.46-23.68%
Shoplifting813.50-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson73.72250.00%
Other theft53.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.33-77.78%
Robbery20.93100.00%
Possession of weapons20.930.00%
Drugs10.930.00%
Public order10.47-83.33%
Burglary10.47-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3835.3780.95%
Anti-social behaviour917.69-10.00%
Shoplifting94.1928.57%
Public order64.1920.00%
Burglary52.79400.00%
Other theft52.3325.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.33-75.00%
Drugs10.93-50.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2129.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour109.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.650.00%
Shoplifting73.720.00%
Public order53.260.00%
Vehicle crime42.330.00%
Other theft41.860.00%
Drugs21.860.00%
Bicycle theft10.930.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 151 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 20246
June 202413
May 202419
April 202421
March 202414
February 202411
January 202417
December 202312
November 20232
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 325 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202416
July 202424
June 202420
May 202432
April 202428
March 202417
February 202424
January 202424
December 202332
November 202329
October 202338
September 202321

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20249
May 20247
April 20248
March 20246
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 20232
September 20238

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20234

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20241
June 20248
May 20249
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 202410
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 115 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
July 202412
June 20244
May 202415
April 20245
March 202410
February 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 20238
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241
February 20243

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20246
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sydenham Avenue
    Total17
    Shoplifting13
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Bridge Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Rhydwen Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Netley Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. West Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Thornton Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rhydwen Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Barry Road South
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Wellington Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Orton Grove
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Barry Road North
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. Balmoral Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. North Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 14. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Frederick Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Warren Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Buxton Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Stafford Park
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Garnett Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Ellis Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Palace Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1