FFORDDLAS, LL18 2ED Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LL18 2ED

FFORDDLAS, LL18 2ED, Denbighshire has recorded a total of 83 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.16 per 1,000 population. This LL18 2ED 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 2ED crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LL18 2ED, encompassing approximately 3173 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (13.79% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)

LL18 2ED Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brookes Avenue with total crimes: 16
  • Clwyd Avenue with total crimes: 11
  • Meredith Crescent with total crimes: 7

FFORDDLAS, LL18 2ED Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3326.1613.79%
Anti-social behaviour1610.40-38.46%
Shoplifting95.0428.57%
Criminal damage and arson72.840.00%
Other theft72.21250.00%
Drugs32.21200.00%
Public order30.9550.00%
Theft from the person20.95100.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2924.27-6.45%
Anti-social behaviour269.14225.00%
Shoplifting78.1916.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.210.00%
Other theft22.21-50.00%
Public order20.63-50.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Drugs10.32-66.67%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3121.11-18.42%
Anti-social behaviour89.77-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.52-22.22%
Shoplifting62.2150.00%
Other theft41.89-33.33%
Public order41.26-20.00%
Drugs31.26-25.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Other crime10.63-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3827.73-11.63%
Anti-social behaviour1511.9836.36%
Criminal damage and arson94.7328.57%
Other theft62.8450.00%
Public order51.8925.00%
Drugs41.58300.00%
Shoplifting41.26-42.86%
Other crime31.260.00%
Burglary20.95-33.33%
Robbery10.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4327.1022.86%
Anti-social behaviour1113.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.4740.00%
Shoplifting72.210.00%
Other theft42.21-50.00%
Public order41.26-20.00%
Other crime31.260.00%
Burglary30.95-62.50%
Drugs10.95-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3525.8416.67%
Anti-social behaviour1111.0337.50%
Burglary83.47700.00%
Other theft82.52100.00%
Shoplifting72.52-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.2125.00%
Public order51.58-37.50%
Drugs31.58200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3020.8025.00%
Anti-social behaviour89.45-20.00%
Public order82.5260.00%
Shoplifting82.52166.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.520.00%
Other theft41.26100.00%
Possession of weapons21.26100.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.76-41.46%
Anti-social behaviour107.560.00%
Public order53.15-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.58-42.86%
Shoplifting31.26-62.50%
Other theft20.95100.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4126.47-2.38%
Anti-social behaviour1012.92150.00%
Public order83.1533.33%
Shoplifting82.5233.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.52250.00%
Drugs42.2133.33%
Vehicle crime21.260.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.32-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4223.6431.25%
Other theft713.24133.33%
Public order62.2120.00%
Shoplifting61.89200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.89-50.00%
Drugs31.2650.00%
Possession of weapons20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-81.82%
Bicycle theft20.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3221.11-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson1110.08266.67%
Anti-social behaviour83.47-38.46%
Public order52.52-44.44%
Burglary31.5850.00%
Other theft30.95-25.00%
Drugs20.950.00%
Shoplifting20.63-75.00%
Other crime10.63-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4427.1010.00%
Anti-social behaviour1313.87-35.00%
Public order94.1028.57%
Shoplifting82.84100.00%
Other theft42.52-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.26-66.67%
Other crime20.95-66.67%
Burglary20.63-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4031.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour2012.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.300.00%
Public order72.840.00%
Other crime62.210.00%
Other theft61.890.00%
Shoplifting41.890.00%
Burglary31.260.00%
Drugs20.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 462 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202429
July 202431
June 202438
May 202443
April 202435
March 202430
February 202424
January 202441
December 202342
November 202332
October 202344
September 202340

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 160 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202426
July 20248
June 202415
May 202411
April 202411
March 20248
February 202410
January 202410
December 20234
November 20238
October 202313
September 202320

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20247
June 20249
May 20247
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20247
December 20232
November 202311
October 20233
September 20239

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20248
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20248
February 20245
January 20248
December 20236
November 20235
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20248
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20246
June 20244
May 20247
April 20247
March 20248
February 20243
January 20248
December 20236
November 20232
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20242
September 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Brookes Avenue
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Clwyd Avenue
    Total11
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Meredith Crescent
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Ffordd Las
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Gwalia Avenue
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rhydwen Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Walford Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Netley Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Thornton Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rhydwen Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Parc Fforddlas
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Vale Park
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Vezey Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Arfon Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Cefndy Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Kingsley Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. St David'S Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Morfa Bach
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sisson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Williams Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Ernest Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Rhyl
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1