Crime Rate in Moel Famau: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Moel Famau

The total recorded crimes in Moel Famau, Denbighshire, UK in July 2025 are around 3 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Moel Famau crime rate of 68.49 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 Moel Famau, encompassing approximately 43 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Moel Famau Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lon Cae Glas with total crimes: 1
  • Maes Famau with total crimes: 1
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 1

How safe is Moel Famau?

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

  • Relative to Denbighshire:

    • In 2024, Moel Famau demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Denbighshire average, with 47 crimes compared to 441.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Moel Famau recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 28 other areas in the Denbighshire.

    • In 2023, Moel Famau had fewer crimes than the Denbighshire average, with 29 crimes compared to 418. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Moel Famau recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 28 other areas in the Denbighshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Moel Famau Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Moel Famau has recorded 3 crimes with crime rate of 68.49 ranking 29th out of 28 in the Denbighshire, UK

In 2024, the total Moel Famau crimes were 47. The crime rate of Moel Famau in 2024 was 1073.06 (year) or 89.42 (month) ranking it 29 dangerous area in the Denbighshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Moel Famau were around 29 crimes with yearly crime rate of 662.10 (year) or 55.18 (month) ranking 29 most dangerous area in the Denbighshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Moel Famau)CrimesRank (Moel Famau)CrimesRank (Moel Famau)
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
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 Famau Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (1 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

In February 2025, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In December 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244

A total of 1 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

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

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251

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

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
October 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Moel Famau in July 2025

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

1. Lon Cae Glas (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Maes Famau (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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