Crime in Brynford and Halkyn: statistics, rates and trends

182 crimes were recorded in Brynford and Halkyn in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 74 reports (41% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Brynford and Halkyn has the 3,056th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Brynford and Halkyn was highest in the year to July 2018 (208 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (156). Over the whole period it fell 12%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Brynford and Halkyn over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+28%) and violence and sexual offences (+12%).

Violence and sexual offences in Brynford and Halkyn

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Brynford and Halkyn recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 40.7% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Brynford and Halkyn

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Brynford and Halkyn recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 28.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Brynford and Halkyn

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Brynford and Halkyn recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 333% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Brynford and Halkyn

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Brynford and Halkyn recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Brynford and Halkyn

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Brynford and Halkyn recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Brynford and Halkyn

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Brynford and Halkyn recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Brynford and Halkyn

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Brynford and Halkyn recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Brynford and Halkyn

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Brynford and Halkyn recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Brynford and Halkyn

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Brynford and Halkyn recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Brynford and Halkyn

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Brynford and Halkyn recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Brynford and Halkyn, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Brynford and Halkyn.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Brynford and Halkyn over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Brynford and Halkyn over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Brynford and Halkyn has an estimated population of 3,699. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Brynford and Halkyn sits in decile 7.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Brynford and Halkyn. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.