Crime Rate in Alyn Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Alyn Valley

The total recorded crimes in Alyn Valley, Denbighshire, UK in May 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Alyn Valley crime rate of 816.33 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Alyn Valley, encompassing approximately 24 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Alyn Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old School Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Alyn Valley?

To understand the safety of Alyn Valley, we need to analyze Alyn Valley crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Denbighshire:

    • In 2024, Alyn Valley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Denbighshire average, with 92 crimes compared to 441.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Alyn Valley recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 28 other areas in the Denbighshire.

    • In 2023, Alyn Valley had fewer crimes than the Denbighshire average, with 111 crimes compared to 418. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Alyn Valley recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 28 other areas in the Denbighshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Denbighshire, Alyn Valley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Alyn Valley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Alyn Valley has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 816.33 ranking 16th out of 28 in the Denbighshire, UK

In 2024, the total Alyn Valley crimes were 92. The crime rate of Alyn Valley in 2024 was 3755.10 (year) or 312.93 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the Denbighshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Alyn Valley were around 111 crimes with yearly crime rate of 4530.61 (year) or 377.55 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Denbighshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Alyn Valley)CrimesRank (Alyn Valley)CrimesRank (Alyn Valley)
Rhyl West243 13,078 12,884 1
Rhyl South West76 21,286 21,344 2
Denbigh Caledfryn Henllan64 3947 3819 3
Prestatyn East48 5784 4713 4
Llangollen55 4533 6465 7
Rhyl East33 10507 8554 5
Prestatyn North41 7583 5498 6
Ruthin45 6516 7404 10
Bodelwyddan31 12424 10433 8
Rhuddlan35 8413 11358 11
Prestatyn Central33 11459 9432 9
Rhyl Trellewelyn33 9329 13308 14
Tremeirchion18 17333 12336 12
Rhyl South9 26295 15320 13
St Asaph West29 13225 18202 18
Prestatyn South West16 19317 14230 17
Dyserth21 14248 17173 21
Rhyl Tŷ Newydd17 18279 16306 15
Edeirnion21 15213 20183 19
Denbigh Lower13 20220 19285 16
Prestatyn Meliden11 22147 21174 20
Efenechdyd11 2152 2834 28
St Asaph East11 23134 22149 22
Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd Gwyddelwern10 2482 26107 24
Trefnant4 2887 2474 27
Llandyrnog10 2586 2597 25
Llanrhaeadr-yng-Nghinmeirch6 2780 2786 26
Moel Famau2 2947 2929 29

Alyn Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (3 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20252

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20253
November 20241
October 20242
August 20243
June 20244

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20252
February 20257
January 20256
December 20249
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
July 20242

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

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

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Alyn Valley in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Alyn Valley postcode area is presented below.

1. Old School Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Burglary1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ffynnon Tegla (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Bryn Artro Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Cae'R Odyn (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bryn Awelon (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Erw Las (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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