Crime in Pen-y-ffordd, Flintshire: statistics, rates and trends

175 crimes were recorded in Pen-y-ffordd, Flintshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 34.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 61 reports (35% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Pen-y-ffordd, Flintshire has the 3,645th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Pen-y-ffordd, Flintshire was highest in the year to July 2022 (247 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (162). Over the whole period it rose 8%, 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 Pen-y-ffordd, Flintshire 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 (+29%).

The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-95%) and violence and sexual offences (-15%).

Violence and sexual offences in Pen-y-ffordd, Flintshire

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Pen-y-ffordd, Flintshire recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 34.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Pen-y-ffordd, Flintshire

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Pen-y-ffordd, Flintshire recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 30.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Pen-y-ffordd, Flintshire

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Pen-y-ffordd, Flintshire recorded 16 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 down 6% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Pen-y-ffordd, Flintshire

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Pen-y-ffordd, Flintshire recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Pen-y-ffordd, Flintshire

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Pen-y-ffordd, Flintshire recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Pen-y-ffordd, Flintshire

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Pen-y-ffordd, Flintshire recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Pen-y-ffordd, Flintshire

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Pen-y-ffordd, Flintshire recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Pen-y-ffordd, Flintshire

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Pen-y-ffordd, Flintshire recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Pen-y-ffordd, Flintshire

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Pen-y-ffordd, Flintshire recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Pen-y-ffordd, Flintshire

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Pen-y-ffordd, Flintshire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Pen-y-ffordd, Flintshire

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Pen-y-ffordd, Flintshire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Pen-y-ffordd, Flintshire

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Pen-y-ffordd, Flintshire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Pen-y-ffordd, Flintshire

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Pen-y-ffordd, Flintshire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 95% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Pen-y-ffordd, Flintshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Pen-y-ffordd, Flintshire.

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 Pen-y-ffordd, Flintshire over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Pen-y-ffordd, Flintshire 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.

Pen-y-ffordd, Flintshire has an estimated population of 5,058. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Pen-y-ffordd, Flintshire sits in decile 10.0, 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 Pen-y-ffordd, Flintshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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