Total Crime Rate
55.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Uwch Y Dre area has the 5th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd , and the 227th highest crime rate of 502 local areas in Flintshire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Uwch Y Dre (CH7 4AB) in the last 12 months was 55.7 per 1,000 residents and was 122.5% higher than the Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd average (25.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 37.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -7.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Uwch Y Dre (CH7 4AB), the main crime hotspot is near Godre'R Mynydd. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Minfordd Fields | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Godre'R Mynydd | Under investigation |
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