Crime Rate in Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd

The total recorded crimes in Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd, Flintshire, UK in May 2025 are around 5 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd crime rate of 18.19 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 Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd, encompassing approximately 274 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd Crime Hotspots

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

  • Y Waen with total crimes: 1
  • Fforddy Bryn with total crimes: 1
  • Godre'R Mynydd with total crimes: 1

How safe is Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd?

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

  • Relative to Flintshire:

    • In 2024, Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Flintshire average, with 103 crimes compared to 312.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd recorded fewer crimes than 39 out of 44 other areas in the Flintshire.

    • In 2023, Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd had fewer crimes than the Flintshire average, with 90 crimes compared to 299. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd recorded fewer crimes than 40 out of 44 other areas in the Flintshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Flintshire, Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd has recorded 5 crimes with crime rate of 18.19 ranking 43th out of 44 in the Flintshire, UK

In 2024, the total Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd crimes were 103. The crime rate of Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd in 2024 was 374.68 (year) or 31.22 (month) ranking it 40 dangerous area in the Flintshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd were around 90 crimes with yearly crime rate of 327.39 (year) or 27.28 (month) ranking 41 most dangerous area in the Flintshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd)CrimesRank (Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd)CrimesRank (Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd)
Holywell Central61 4781 3906 1
Shotton East and Shotton Higher78 1839 1768 3
Queensferry and Sealand76 2698 4859 2
Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny73 3798 2737 4
Connah's Quay Central47 6628 5587 5
Mold East47 5573 6496 6
Llanasa and Trelawnyd37 8446 11453 7
Connah's Quay: Golftyn22 21543 7426 8
Flint: Castle45 7485 10393 11
Mold West30 14543 8411 9
Saltney Ferry36 9489 9405 10
Flint: Oakenholt36 10360 15315 17
Buckley: Bistre West34 11368 14381 12
Buckley: Bistre East31 13391 12360 13
Mold: Broncoed33 12368 13353 14
Shotton West27 16351 16339 15
Hawarden: Ewloe27 15212 28257 22
Broughton North East20 22350 17331 16
Hawarden: Aston25 17297 20289 19
Greenfield22 20311 19300 18
Holywell West13 31322 18284 21
Hawarden: Mancot25 18206 29196 29
Buckley: Pentrobin22 19240 25243 24
Bagillt19 24285 21287 20
Connah's Quay: Wepre18 25282 22235 26
Llanfynydd15 29279 24246 23
Mostyn19 23280 23181 31
Pen-y-ffordd12 32225 26242 25
Argoed and New Brighton18 26220 27228 27
Brynford and Halkyn18 27181 31163 33
Buckley: Mountain12 33196 30214 28
Holywell East15 28159 32182 30
Connah's Quay South13 30152 33140 35
Hope6 41128 35166 32
Northop10 35150 34159 34
Caergwrle11 34126 37104 39
Broughton South8 36119 38126 36
Mold South3 44126 3679 43
Caerwys6 39107 39122 37
Cilcain8 3787 4294 40
Leeswood6 4092 41111 38
Whitford7 3880 4363 44
Treuddyn6 4256 4484 42
Higher KinnertonNA NA30 4531 45

Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences 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 3 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 (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20257
December 20246
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
July 202410
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20252
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
October 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
May 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251

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

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd in May 2025

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

1. Y Waen (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Fforddy Bryn (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Godre'R Mynydd (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Minfordd Fields (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Bryn Eithin (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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