Crime Rate in Bodelwyddan: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bodelwyddan

The total recorded crimes in Bodelwyddan, Denbighshire, UK in May 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bodelwyddan crime rate of 58.88 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 Bodelwyddan, encompassing approximately 526 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-57.58% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Bodelwyddan Crime Hotspots

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

  • Glascoed Road with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Rhodfa Flint with total crimes: 3

How safe is Bodelwyddan?

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

  • Relative to Denbighshire:

    • In 2024, Bodelwyddan demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Denbighshire average, with 424 crimes compared to 441.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Bodelwyddan witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 28 other areas in the Denbighshire.

    • In 2023, Bodelwyddan experienced a greater number of crimes than the Denbighshire average, with 433 crimes compared to 418. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bodelwyddan witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 28 other areas in the Denbighshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bodelwyddan Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bodelwyddan has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 58.88 ranking 12th out of 28 in the Denbighshire, UK

In 2024, the total Bodelwyddan crimes were 424. The crime rate of Bodelwyddan in 2024 was 805.32 (year) or 67.11 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Denbighshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bodelwyddan were around 433 crimes with yearly crime rate of 822.41 (year) or 68.53 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Denbighshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bodelwyddan)CrimesRank (Bodelwyddan)CrimesRank (Bodelwyddan)
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
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
Alyn Valley20 1692 23111 23
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

Bodelwyddan Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Public order (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20246
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
January 20255
December 20245
November 20243
October 20246
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 215 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.54 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202533
March 202515
February 202512
January 20254
December 202417
November 202422
October 202412
September 202414
August 202412
July 202427
June 202416
May 202417

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
October 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20241
September 20244
August 20248
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246

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

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
May 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20242
July 20241

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244

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

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241

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
February 20251
September 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Bodelwyddan in May 2025

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

1. Glascoed Road (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Rhodfa Flint (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. John'S Drive (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Shoplifting1
5. Swn Y Dail (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Park Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
8. Ffordd Parc Castell (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Bryn Dedwydd (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Lowther Court (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1

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