Crime Rate in Llangollen: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Llangollen

The total recorded crimes in Llangollen, Denbighshire, UK in May 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Llangollen crime rate of 101.91 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (123.08% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
Llangollen Crime Hotspots

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

  • Min-Y-Coed with total crimes: 6
  • Trem Yr Ysgol with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Llangollen has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 101.91 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Llangollen)CrimesRank (Llangollen)CrimesRank (Llangollen)
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
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
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

Llangollen Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 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 (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (22 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 215 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202513
March 202518
February 20258
January 202510
December 202411
November 202415
October 202419
September 202413
August 202415
July 202421
June 202420
May 202423

A total of 127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202511
March 202512
February 20253
January 20258
December 20249
November 20248
October 20249
September 20244
August 202410
July 202411
June 202422
May 202412

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20249
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20253
November 20244
October 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20253
February 20251
January 20258
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251
June 20242

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20253
March 20255
February 20256
January 20251
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20248
July 20248
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
November 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20245
October 20241
July 20243

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

MonthCount
January 20251

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Llangollen in May 2025

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

1. Min-Y-Coed (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Trem Yr Ysgol (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Theft from the person1
4. Chapel Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Oak Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Hill Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
8. B5103 (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Wharf Hill (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. West Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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