VICTORIA ROAD, LL18 2EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LL18 2EL

VICTORIA ROAD, LL18 2EL, Denbighshire has recorded a total of 78 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.38 per 1,000 population. This LL18 2EL 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 2EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LL18 2EL, encompassing approximately 3484 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-3.12% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-42.31% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)

LL18 2EL 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

VICTORIA ROAD, LL18 2EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3122.38-3.12%
Anti-social behaviour158.90-42.31%
Shoplifting94.3028.57%
Other theft82.58300.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.30-25.00%
Public order31.72200.00%
Theft from the person20.86100.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3223.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour269.18271.43%
Criminal damage and arson87.4660.00%
Shoplifting72.3016.67%
Other theft22.01-33.33%
Burglary20.57100.00%
Other crime10.57-50.00%
Drugs10.29-66.67%
Public order10.29-75.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3218.37-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour79.18-53.33%
Shoplifting62.0150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.72-37.50%
Public order41.430.00%
Other theft31.15-50.00%
Drugs30.8650.00%
Other crime20.860.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3623.24-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour1510.3336.36%
Criminal damage and arson84.300.00%
Other theft62.3050.00%
Public order41.720.00%
Shoplifting41.15-42.86%
Drugs21.150.00%
Other crime20.57-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.570.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Burglary10.29-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4224.9731.25%
Anti-social behaviour1112.0557.14%
Criminal damage and arson83.1633.33%
Shoplifting72.300.00%
Other theft42.01-50.00%
Public order41.15-20.00%
Other crime41.150.00%
Burglary31.15-62.50%
Bicycle theft20.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3221.526.67%
Burglary89.18700.00%
Other theft82.30166.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.300.00%
Shoplifting72.01-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.01500.00%
Public order51.72-37.50%
Drugs21.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.7915.38%
Public order88.6133.33%
Shoplifting82.30166.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.30-30.00%
Other theft32.0150.00%
Possession of weapons20.86100.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-75.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%

In February 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 offences2615.78-36.59%
Anti-social behaviour107.4666.67%
Public order62.87-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.72-20.00%
Shoplifting31.15-62.50%
Burglary20.86100.00%
Other theft20.57100.00%
Drugs10.57-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4122.100.00%
Shoplifting811.770.00%
Public order72.3016.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7266.67%
Drugs41.4333.33%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.29-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4121.5257.69%
Shoplifting811.77300.00%
Other theft72.30133.33%
Public order62.0120.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.72-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.86-66.67%
Drugs30.8650.00%
Bicycle theft20.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.22-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson97.46200.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.58-22.22%
Public order52.01-44.44%
Burglary31.43200.00%
Other theft30.86-25.00%
Drugs20.860.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Shoplifting20.57-77.78%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4022.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour911.480.00%
Public order92.580.00%
Shoplifting92.580.00%
Other theft42.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.150.00%
Other crime20.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 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 20231
October 20231

A total of 409 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202432
July 202432
June 202436
May 202442
April 202432
March 202430
February 202426
January 202441
December 202341
November 202326
October 202340

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202426
July 20247
June 202415
May 202411
April 20247
March 20247
February 202410
January 20246
December 20233
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20245
June 20248
May 20248
April 20246
March 20241
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20248
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20248
February 20246
January 20247
December 20236
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20248
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 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 20238
November 20232
October 20239

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
January 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LL18 2EL 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. Walford Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Netley Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Brynhyfryd Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parc Fforddlas
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Vale Park
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Vezey Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Arfon Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Cefndy Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Kingsley Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. St David'S Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Morfa Bach
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Sisson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Williams Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. The Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. St Ann'S Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Ernest Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Rhyl
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1