Crime in Penyffordd: statistics, rates and trends
175 crimes were recorded in Penyffordd 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.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Penyffordd at a glance
- Crime trends in Penyffordd
- Types of crime in Penyffordd
- Penyffordd compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Penyffordd
- Streets with the most crime in Penyffordd
- What happened after crimes were reported in Penyffordd
- Population and deprivation in Penyffordd
- Questions about crime in Penyffordd
- About this data
175 crimes were recorded in Penyffordd 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 1,408 towns covered by this site, Penyffordd has the 1,372nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Penyffordd | Flintshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 175 | 12,032 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 34.6 | 77.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,058 | 155,867 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Penyffordd 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 175 | 34.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 191 | 37.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 243 | 48.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 242 | 47.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 247 | 48.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 209 | 41.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 185 | 36.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 187 | 37.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 162 | 32.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 21 |
| June 2026 | 19 |
| May 2026 | 16 |
| April 2026 | 8 |
| March 2026 | 16 |
| February 2026 | 7 |
| January 2026 | 18 |
| December 2025 | 16 |
| November 2025 | 7 |
| October 2025 | 25 |
| September 2025 | 13 |
| August 2025 | 9 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Penyffordd 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%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 61 | 12.1 | 0.35 | -15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 53 | 10.5 | 0.68 | +29% |
| Other theft | 16 | 3.2 | 0.49 | -6% |
| Public order | 15 | 3.0 | 0.45 | +36% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 2.2 | 0.26 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.2 | 0.17 | -25% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.0 | 0.30 | +150% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.4 | 0.11 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 0.41 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.24 | +0% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.2 | 0.09 | -67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.15 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.2 | 0.04 | -95% |
Violence and sexual offences in Penyffordd
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Penyffordd 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 Penyffordd
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Penyffordd 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 Penyffordd
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Penyffordd 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 Penyffordd
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Penyffordd 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 Penyffordd
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Penyffordd 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 Penyffordd
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Penyffordd 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 Penyffordd
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Penyffordd 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 Penyffordd
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Penyffordd 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 Penyffordd
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Penyffordd 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 Penyffordd
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Penyffordd 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 Penyffordd
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Penyffordd 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 Penyffordd
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Penyffordd 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 Penyffordd
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Penyffordd 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 towns closest to Penyffordd, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Penyffordd.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Penyffordd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckley | 928 | 66.2 | +91% |
| Broughton (Flintshire) | 421 | 63.7 | +84% |
| Hawarden | 717 | 59.7 | +73% |
| Mynydd Isa | 247 | 44.2 | +28% |
| Shotton | 987 | 153.7 | +344% |
| Llay | 385 | 71.7 | +107% |
| Mold | 1,233 | 119.9 | +247% |
| Connah's Quay | 1,490 | 89.4 | +158% |
1 areas within Penyffordd, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Pen-y-ffordd had the highest rate (34.6 per 1,000) and Pen-y-ffordd the lowest (34.6). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pen-y-ffordd | Neighbourhood | 5,058 | 175 | 34.6 |
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 Penyffordd over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Llys Golygfa' R Maes | 14 |
| On or near Ffordd Las | 12 |
| On or near Meadow Rise | 12 |
| On or near Plas-Yn-Rhos | 12 |
| On or near Parking Area | 8 |
| On or near Chester Road | 7 |
| On or near Hawarden Road | 7 |
| On or near Station Way | 7 |
| On or near Spruce Drive | 5 |
| On or near The Woodlands | 5 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Penyffordd 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 53 | 30.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 45 | 25.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 30 | 17.1% |
| Under investigation | 21 | 12.0% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 5.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 3.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 2.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 1.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% |
Penyffordd has an estimated population of 5,058. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Penyffordd sits in decile 10.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Penyffordd |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.6% |
| Social rented homes | 6.8% |
| Private rented homes | 7.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 10.0 |
Is Penyffordd a safe place to live?
Penyffordd recorded 34.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Penyffordd?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (53).
Is crime in Penyffordd going up or down?
Recorded crime in Penyffordd was down 8% on the year before: 175 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 191 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Penyffordd?
Penyffordd is policed by North Wales. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Penyffordd. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.