Crime Rate in Bodelwyddan: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bodelwyddan

The total recorded crimes in Bodelwyddan, Denbighshire, UK in July 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bodelwyddan crime rate of 49.38 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bodelwyddan Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Glascoed Road with total crimes: 3
  • 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 July 2025 the Bodelwyddan has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 49.38 ranking 11th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bodelwyddan)CrimesRank (Bodelwyddan)CrimesRank (Bodelwyddan)
Rhyl West298 13,078 12,884 1
Rhyl South West91 31,286 21,344 2
Denbigh Caledfryn Henllan105 2947 3819 3
Prestatyn East54 4784 4713 4
Rhyl East40 7507 8554 5
Prestatyn North46 5583 5498 6
Llangollen41 6533 6465 7
Ruthin36 8516 7404 10
Prestatyn Central34 9459 9432 9
Prestatyn Meliden26 10147 21174 20
Rhuddlan22 13413 11358 11
Tremeirchion18 15333 12336 12
Rhyl Trellewelyn22 12329 13308 14
Rhyl South17 17295 15320 13
Prestatyn South West12 21317 14230 17
Rhyl Tŷ Newydd21 14279 16306 15
Denbigh Lower11 22220 19285 16
Edeirnion17 16213 20183 19
Dyserth15 19248 17173 21
St Asaph West16 18225 18202 18
Trefnant12 2087 2474 27
St Asaph East9 23134 22149 22
Alyn Valley6 2592 23111 23
Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd Gwyddelwern6 2782 26107 24
Llandyrnog7 2486 2597 25
Llanrhaeadr-yng-Nghinmeirch5 2880 2786 26
Efenechdyd6 2652 2834 28
Moel Famau3 2947 2929 29

Bodelwyddan Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20241

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202517
May 202514
April 202533
March 202515
February 202512
January 20254
December 202417
November 202422
October 202412

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
October 20242

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
November 20243
October 20242

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
January 20255
December 20245
November 20243
October 20246

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Bodelwyddan in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Glascoed Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Rhodfa Flint (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Morfa View (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Coronation Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Swn Y Dail (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
9. Clos Dinbych (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Lowther Court (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1

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