LL18 2AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LL18 2AJ

LL18 2AJ, Denbighshire has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.02 per 1,000 population. This LL18 2AJ 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 2AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LL18 2AJ, encompassing approximately 2615 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (17.39% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

LL18 2AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brookes Avenue with total crimes: 16
  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 7
  • Rhydwen Close with total crimes: 4

LL18 2AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2721.0217.39%
Anti-social behaviour1110.32-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.20-42.86%
Public order41.53-20.00%
Drugs31.530.00%
Shoplifting31.15200.00%
Possession of weapons11.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.26-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour158.7950.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.7340.00%
Public order52.68400.00%
Shoplifting11.910.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.204.00%
Anti-social behaviour109.94-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson53.82-28.57%
Other theft11.910.00%
Other crime10.38-75.00%
Public order10.38-83.33%
Burglary10.38-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2524.85-19.35%
Anti-social behaviour149.56-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson75.35250.00%
Public order62.68-45.45%
Drugs52.29150.00%
Burglary41.9133.33%
Other crime41.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3126.766.90%
Anti-social behaviour1611.856.67%
Public order116.121000.00%
Burglary34.20200.00%
Drugs21.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Other theft10.76-66.67%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2921.4131.82%
Anti-social behaviour1511.09150.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.73-20.00%
Other theft31.53200.00%
Drugs21.15100.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Public order10.38-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.914.76%
Anti-social behaviour68.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.29150.00%
Public order31.9150.00%
Drugs11.15-50.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.06-19.23%
Anti-social behaviour68.03-64.71%
Burglary32.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.15-33.33%
Public order20.76-71.43%
Drugs20.760.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2621.79-29.73%
Anti-social behaviour179.94142.86%
Public order76.50133.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.680.00%
Possession of weapons11.15-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3722.1760.87%
Anti-social behaviour714.1416.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.68-66.67%
Public order31.1550.00%
Burglary21.15-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.760.00%
Other theft10.76-80.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.64-41.03%
Criminal damage and arson98.79125.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.44-40.00%
Other theft52.290.00%
Burglary31.91-25.00%
Public order21.150.00%
Robbery20.760.00%
Possession of weapons20.76100.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3925.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour1014.910.00%
Other theft53.820.00%
Burglary41.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.530.00%
Public order21.530.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 133 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
July 202410
June 202414
May 202416
April 202415
March 20246
February 20246
January 202417
December 20237
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 329 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202423
July 202426
June 202425
May 202431
April 202429
March 202422
February 202421
January 202426
December 202337
November 202323
October 202339

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 20247
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 20246
May 202411
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LL18 2AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Brookes Avenue
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 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. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. West Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Thornton Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Rhydwen Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Barry Road South
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Wellington Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Orton Grove
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Barry Road North
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Frederick Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Warren Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Buxton Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Stafford Park
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Arfon Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Garnett Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Ellis Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1