Crime in Penyffordd: statistics, rates and trends
186 crimes were recorded in Penyffordd in the 12 months to August 2026, 36.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Penyffordd
- Questions about crime in Penyffordd
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (63), violence and sexual offences (59) and public order (18) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,329th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Penyffordd | Flintshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 186 | 11,941 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 36.8 | 76.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 5,058 | 155,867 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Penyffordd peaked in the year to August 2022 (260 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (168). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 186 | 36.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 190 | 37.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 238 | 47.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 225 | 44.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 260 | 51.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 209 | 41.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 191 | 37.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 182 | 36.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 168 | 33.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 24 |
| July 2026 | 17 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (66% below) was well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 41 to 63, while violence and sexual offences fell from 72 to 59.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 63 | 12.5 | 15.4 | +54% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 59 | 11.7 | 34.2 | -18% |
| Public order | 18 | 3.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 17 | 3.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Penyffordd.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Penyffordd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckley | 939 | 66.9 | +82% |
| Broughton (Flintshire) | 423 | 64.0 | +74% |
| Hawarden | 693 | 57.7 | +57% |
| Mynydd Isa | 232 | 41.5 | +13% |
| Shotton | 1,007 | 156.8 | +326% |
| Llay | 387 | 72.1 | +96% |
| Mold | 1,194 | 116.1 | +216% |
| Connah's Quay | 1,458 | 87.5 | +138% |
Pen-y-ffordd is the one area listed within Penyffordd, with 36.8 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pen-y-ffordd | Neighbourhood | 5,058 | 186 | 36.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Penyffordd over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Llys Golygfa' R Maes” (15).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Llys Golygfa' R Maes | 15 |
| On or near Ffordd Las | 12 |
| On or near Meadow Rise | 12 |
| On or near Chester Road | 9 |
| On or near Plas-Yn-Rhos | 9 |
| On or near Station Way | 9 |
| On or near Parking Area | 8 |
| On or near Hawarden Road | 7 |
| On or near Wat'S Road | 7 |
| On or near Webb Close | 6 |
Of the 123 crimes in Penyffordd with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 63 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 47 | 38.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 33 | 26.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 20 | 16.3% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.8% | 5.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
Penyffordd has an estimated population of 5,058 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (6.1%, against 23.3%), less private renting (7.6%, against 20.3%) and less social housing (6.8%, against 17.1%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Penyffordd average decile 10.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Penyffordd | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 7.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 10.0 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Penyffordd a safe place to live?
Penyffordd recorded 36.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,329th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Penyffordd?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 63 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (59).
Is crime in Penyffordd going up or down?
Recorded crime in Penyffordd was down 2% on the year before: 186 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 190 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Penyffordd?
About 5,058 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Penyffordd?
Penyffordd 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.