LL18 2AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LL18 2AZ

LL18 2AZ, Denbighshire has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.01 per 1,000 population. This LL18 2AZ 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 2AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LL18 2AZ, encompassing approximately 2712 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LL18 2AZ area, explore the LL18 2AZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

LL18 2AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Meredith Crescent with total crimes: 7
  • Ffordd Las with total crimes: 5
  • Gwalia Avenue with total crimes: 5

LL18 2AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.16-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.3266.67%
Public order41.84300.00%
Other theft31.4750.00%
Burglary11.11-50.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.16233.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.690.00%
Other theft21.11100.00%
Burglary20.74100.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.95-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson35.16-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.11-25.00%
Other crime21.110.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.80-39.29%
Anti-social behaviour46.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.47300.00%
Other crime21.47-33.33%
Other theft20.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2818.0686.67%
Anti-social behaviour810.3214.29%
Other crime32.950.00%
Other theft21.110.00%
Public order20.74-50.00%
Burglary20.74-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-75.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.9050.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.53-12.50%
Public order42.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.47300.00%
Burglary31.47200.00%
Other theft21.11-33.33%

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 offences1010.69-56.52%
Anti-social behaviour83.69-20.00%
Other theft32.950.00%
Public order21.11-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.37-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.48-14.81%
Anti-social behaviour108.48233.33%
Public order33.69200.00%
Shoplifting21.11-33.33%
Other crime10.74-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.74107.69%
Anti-social behaviour39.95200.00%
Shoplifting31.110.00%
Other crime21.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.378.33%
Other theft24.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-80.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.85-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour54.42-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.84100.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Public order10.37-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.270.00%
Shoplifting52.210.00%
Public order31.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202414
July 202414
June 202417
May 202428
April 202415
March 202410
February 202423
January 202427
December 202313
November 202312
October 202317

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20243
June 20244
May 20248
April 20247
March 20248
February 202410
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
October 20235

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Meredith Crescent
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Ffordd Las
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Gwalia Avenue
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Walford Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Poplars Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Parc Fforddlas
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Vale Park
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Owen Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Meirion Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Cefndy Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Kingsley Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. St David'S Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Morfa Bach
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1