Crime in Brynford and Halkyn: statistics, rates and trends
169 crimes were recorded in Brynford and Halkyn in the 12 months to August 2026, 45.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Brynford and Halkyn at a glance
- Crime trends in Brynford and Halkyn
- Types of crime in Brynford and Halkyn
- Brynford and Halkyn compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Brynford and Halkyn
- What happened after crimes were reported in Brynford and Halkyn
- Demographics of Brynford and Halkyn
- Questions about crime in Brynford and Halkyn
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (68), anti-social behaviour (50) and vehicle crime (13) made up 78% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,211th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Brynford and Halkyn | Flintshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 169 | 11,941 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.7 | 76.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 3,699 | 155,867 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Brynford and Halkyn peaked in the year to August 2018 (211 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (151). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 169 | 45.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 177 | 47.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 182 | 49.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 151 | 40.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 166 | 44.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 193 | 52.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 194 | 52.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 162 | 43.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 211 | 57.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 21 |
| July 2026 | 20 |
| June 2026 | 11 |
| May 2026 | 12 |
| April 2026 | 20 |
| March 2026 | 17 |
| February 2026 | 11 |
| January 2026 | 12 |
| December 2025 | 10 |
| November 2025 | 7 |
| October 2025 | 9 |
| September 2025 | 19 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (46% below) was well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 68 | 18.4 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 50 | 13.5 | 15.4 | +11% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 3.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 3.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 9 | 2.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 9 | 2.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Brynford and Halkyn; the highest is Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny (111.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd (28.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brynford and Halkyn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny | 817 | 111.6 | +144% |
| Bagillt | 310 | 78.6 | +72% |
| Flint: Oakenholt | 311 | 67.4 | +48% |
| Northop | 151 | 31.1 | -32% |
| Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd | 97 | 28.4 | -38% |
| Connah's Quay: Golftyn | 489 | 95.4 | +109% |
| Connah's Quay South | 134 | 30.0 | -34% |
| Argoed and New Brighton | 232 | 41.5 | -9% |
The 10 locations below account for 57% of the crime recorded in Brynford and Halkyn over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Pen Lan Lane” (29).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Pen Lan Lane | 29 |
| On or near Lon-Y-Fron | 11 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 10 |
| On or near Jubilee Drive | 8 |
| On or near Parking Area | 8 |
| On or near Trem-Y-Foel | 7 |
| On or near Wern Road | 7 |
| On or near Allt-Y-Plas | 6 |
| On or near Cae'R Ffynnon | 5 |
| On or near Cae'R Rhos | 5 |
Of the 119 crimes in Brynford and Halkyn with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 50 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 45 | 37.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 30 | 25.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 18 | 15.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 8.4% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 5.0% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
Brynford and Halkyn has an estimated population of 3,699 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.0%, against 23.3%), an older population (29%, against 19%) and less private renting (9.6%, against 20.3%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Brynford and Halkyn average decile 7.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Brynford and Halkyn | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Brynford and Halkyn a safe place to live?
Brynford and Halkyn recorded 45.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,211th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Brynford and Halkyn?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 68 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (50).
Is crime in Brynford and Halkyn going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brynford and Halkyn was down 5% on the year before: 169 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 177 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Brynford and Halkyn?
About 3,699 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Brynford and Halkyn?
Brynford and Halkyn is policed by North Wales.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.