Crime Rate in Pen-y-ffordd: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pen-y-ffordd

The total recorded crimes in Pen-y-ffordd, Flintshire, UK in May 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pen-y-ffordd crime rate of 13.85 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 Pen-y-ffordd, encompassing approximately 866 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Pen-y-ffordd Crime Hotspots

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

  • Howards Close with total crimes: 3
  • Berwyn Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Meadow Rise with total crimes: 1

How safe is Pen-y-ffordd?

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

  • Relative to Flintshire:

    • In 2024, Pen-y-ffordd demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Flintshire average, with 225 crimes compared to 312.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Pen-y-ffordd recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 44 other areas in the Flintshire.

    • In 2023, Pen-y-ffordd had fewer crimes than the Flintshire average, with 242 crimes compared to 299. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Pen-y-ffordd recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 44 other areas in the Flintshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Flintshire, Pen-y-ffordd has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Pen-y-ffordd Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Pen-y-ffordd has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 13.85 ranking 32th out of 44 in the Flintshire, UK

In 2024, the total Pen-y-ffordd crimes were 225. The crime rate of Pen-y-ffordd in 2024 was 259.70 (year) or 21.64 (month) ranking it 26 dangerous area in the Flintshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pen-y-ffordd were around 242 crimes with yearly crime rate of 279.32 (year) or 23.28 (month) ranking 25 most dangerous area in the Flintshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pen-y-ffordd)CrimesRank (Pen-y-ffordd)CrimesRank (Pen-y-ffordd)
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
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
Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd5 43103 4090 41
Treuddyn6 4256 4484 42
Higher KinnertonNA NA30 4531 45

Pen-y-ffordd Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20256
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243
July 202411
June 20248
May 202411

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 202511
February 20259
January 20257
December 20246
November 20248
October 20245
September 20241
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 202412

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
May 20244

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
May 20241

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 202516
September 20241
June 20244

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Pen-y-ffordd in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Pen-y-ffordd postcode area is presented below.

1. Howards Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Berwyn Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Meadow Rise (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Park Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Station Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Plas-Yn-Rhos (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Alder Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ffordd Las (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
9. Llys Buckler (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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