Crime Rate in Edeirnion: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Edeirnion

The total recorded crimes in Edeirnion, Denbighshire, UK in May 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Edeirnion crime rate of 140.56 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 Edeirnion, encompassing approximately 149 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Edeirnion Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bro Helyg with total crimes: 2
  • Chapel Street with total crimes: 2
  • The Square with total crimes: 2

How safe is Edeirnion?

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

  • Relative to Denbighshire:

    • In 2024, Edeirnion demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Denbighshire average, with 213 crimes compared to 441.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Edeirnion recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 28 other areas in the Denbighshire.

    • In 2023, Edeirnion had fewer crimes than the Denbighshire average, with 183 crimes compared to 418. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Edeirnion recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 28 other areas in the Denbighshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Edeirnion Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Edeirnion has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 140.56 ranking 15th out of 28 in the Denbighshire, UK

In 2024, the total Edeirnion crimes were 213. The crime rate of Edeirnion in 2024 was 1425.70 (year) or 118.81 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Denbighshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Edeirnion were around 183 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1224.90 (year) or 102.07 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Denbighshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Edeirnion)CrimesRank (Edeirnion)CrimesRank (Edeirnion)
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
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

Edeirnion Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 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 (6 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 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

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

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
June 20242

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20256
February 20255
January 20255
December 20244
November 20249
October 20243
September 20246
August 20247
July 20245
June 202418
May 20246

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20246
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20247
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20241
July 20244
May 20244

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
August 20241
May 20243

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20242

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20243

High Crime Locations Edeirnion in May 2025

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

1. Bro Helyg (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Chapel Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. The Square (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Maes Hir (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. High Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Police Station (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Stryd Y Bont (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. The Square (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1

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