LL18 2DF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LL18 2DF

LL18 2DF, Denbighshire has recorded a total of 147 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.32 per 1,000 population. This LL18 2DF 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 2DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LL18 2DF, encompassing approximately 4047 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (-36.78% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-15.15% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)

LL18 2DF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 23
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11

LL18 2DF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5536.32-36.78%
Anti-social behaviour2813.59-15.15%
Shoplifting156.9225.00%
Drugs123.71100.00%
Other theft112.96120.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.72-16.67%
Public order102.47-16.67%
Possession of weapons22.470.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%
Theft from the person10.25-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8742.9924.29%
Anti-social behaviour3321.4932.00%
Shoplifting128.1550.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.96100.00%
Public order122.96-14.29%
Drugs62.96-33.33%
Other theft51.48-44.44%
Theft from the person21.240.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Other crime10.49-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7037.80-7.89%
Anti-social behaviour2517.29-24.24%
Public order146.18-22.22%
Other theft93.46-10.00%
Drugs92.220.00%
Shoplifting82.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.98-60.00%
Possession of weapons51.48400.00%
Burglary21.24-60.00%
Theft from the person20.490.00%
Other crime20.49-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7644.7211.76%
Anti-social behaviour3318.78-5.71%
Public order188.15-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson154.4536.36%
Other theft103.7142.86%
Drugs92.4728.57%
Other crime52.2225.00%
Burglary51.2466.67%
Shoplifting41.24-55.56%
Bicycle theft30.9950.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6841.7513.33%
Anti-social behaviour3516.8034.62%
Public order208.6542.86%
Criminal damage and arson114.9410.00%
Shoplifting92.72-18.18%
Other theft72.220.00%
Drugs71.73-41.67%
Other crime41.73100.00%
Burglary30.99-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.740.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6037.31-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour2614.8223.81%
Public order146.420.00%
Drugs123.46200.00%
Shoplifting112.9657.14%
Criminal damage and arson102.720.00%
Other theft72.4775.00%
Burglary61.73100.00%
Other crime21.480.00%
Theft from the person20.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7033.8537.25%
Anti-social behaviour2117.29-4.55%
Public order145.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.4642.86%
Shoplifting72.47600.00%
Drugs41.730.00%
Other theft40.99-55.56%
Burglary30.990.00%
Possession of weapons20.74-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5127.18-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour2212.60-12.00%
Other theft95.4450.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.22-41.67%
Public order71.73-46.15%
Drugs41.73-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.99200.00%
Burglary30.74-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.74-50.00%
Shoplifting10.49-85.71%
Other crime10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8541.01-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour2521.0025.00%
Public order136.18-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson123.2171.43%
Shoplifting72.96-30.00%
Other theft61.73-50.00%
Drugs51.48-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.24300.00%
Burglary40.99300.00%
Bicycle theft30.990.00%
Theft from the person10.74-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9545.4643.94%
Anti-social behaviour2023.470.00%
Public order194.9446.15%
Other theft124.6971.43%
Shoplifting102.9625.00%
Drugs82.47166.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.98-50.00%
Possession of weapons41.730.00%
Bicycle theft30.9950.00%
Theft from the person20.74100.00%
Other crime20.49-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Burglary10.25-85.71%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6636.56-17.50%
Anti-social behaviour2016.31-4.76%
Criminal damage and arson144.947.69%
Public order133.46-23.53%
Shoplifting83.21-33.33%
Burglary71.98133.33%
Other theft71.73-22.22%
Other crime51.7325.00%
Drugs31.24-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.74100.00%
Theft from the person10.49-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8042.7419.40%
Anti-social behaviour2119.76-27.59%
Public order175.19-39.29%
Criminal damage and arson134.20-18.75%
Shoplifting123.2171.43%
Other theft92.9612.50%
Drugs62.2220.00%
Other crime41.48300.00%
Theft from the person30.99200.00%
Burglary30.74-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.74-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.49-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6743.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour2916.550.00%
Public order287.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson166.920.00%
Other theft83.950.00%
Shoplifting71.980.00%
Drugs51.730.00%
Burglary51.240.00%
Possession of weapons31.240.00%
Vehicle crime30.740.00%
Bicycle theft20.740.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 20249
June 20249
May 20247
April 202412
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 20238
November 20233
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 930 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 71.54 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202487
July 202470
June 202476
May 202468
April 202460
March 202470
February 202451
January 202485
December 202395
November 202366
October 202380
September 202367

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 338 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202433
July 202425
June 202433
May 202435
April 202426
March 202421
February 202422
January 202425
December 202320
November 202320
October 202321
September 202329

A total of 143 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 20246
June 202415
May 202411
April 202410
March 202410
February 20247
January 202412
December 20237
November 202314
October 202313
September 202316

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20237
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 199 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 202414
June 202418
May 202420
April 202414
March 202414
February 20247
January 202413
December 202319
November 202313
October 202317
September 202328

A total of 104 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 20249
June 202410
May 20247
April 20247
March 20244
February 20249
January 20246
December 202312
November 20237
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 111 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
July 20248
June 20244
May 20249
April 202411
March 20247
February 20241
January 20247
December 202310
November 20238
October 202312
September 20237

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LL18 2DF 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. Nightclub
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 4. Clwyd Avenue
    Total11
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Stryd Bodfor
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Elwy Street
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Glanglasfor
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Stryd Cinmael
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting2
  • 9. Ffordd Las
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gwalia Avenue
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Market Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 12. Netley Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Brynhyfryd Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 14. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Thornton Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Parc Fforddlas
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Windsor Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. St Helens Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Vezey Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Wellington Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Oxford Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Barry Road South
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Orton Grove
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Barry Road North
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 25. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 26. Buxton Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Arfon Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Kingsley Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Morfa Bach
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Sisson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1