Crime Rate in Llangollen: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Llangollen

The total recorded crimes in Llangollen, Denbighshire, UK in July 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Llangollen crime rate of 75.97 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 Llangollen, encompassing approximately 539 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Llangollen Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brook Street with total crimes: 4
  • Oak Street with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

How safe is Llangollen?

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

  • Relative to Denbighshire:

    • In 2024, Llangollen reported a higher crime volume than the Denbighshire average, with 533 crimes compared to 441. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Llangollen witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 28 other areas in the Denbighshire.

    • In 2023, Llangollen experienced a greater number of crimes than the Denbighshire average, with 465 crimes compared to 418. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Llangollen witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 28 other areas in the Denbighshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Denbighshire, Llangollen has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Llangollen Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Llangollen has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 75.97 ranking 6th out of 28 in the Denbighshire, UK

In 2024, the total Llangollen crimes were 533. The crime rate of Llangollen in 2024 was 987.59 (year) or 82.30 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Denbighshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Llangollen were around 465 crimes with yearly crime rate of 861.59 (year) or 71.80 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Denbighshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Llangollen)CrimesRank (Llangollen)CrimesRank (Llangollen)
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
Ruthin36 8516 7404 10
Bodelwyddan26 11424 10433 8
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

Llangollen 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 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20249
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
May 20251
April 20252
February 20253
November 20244
October 20244

A total of 162 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202527
May 202529
April 202513
March 202518
February 20258
January 202510
December 202411
November 202415
October 202419

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 20258
April 202511
March 202512
February 20253
January 20258
December 20249
November 20248
October 20249

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 20259
April 20253
March 20255
February 20256
January 20251
November 20243
October 20243

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
January 20251
December 20245
October 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20257
March 20253
February 20251
January 20258
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251

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

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
November 20241

High Crime Locations Llangollen in July 2025

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

1. Brook Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
2. Oak Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
4. Trem Yr Ysgol (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
5. Min-Y-Coed (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Chapel Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. West Street (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
8. Dee Lane (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
10. Cross Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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