Total Crime Rate
17.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bryn Awel area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd , and the 84th lowest crime rate of 502 local areas in Flintshire .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Bryn Awel (CH7 4LZ) in the last 12 months was 17.7 per 1,000 residents and was 29.4% lower 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -47.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bryn Awel (CH7 4LZ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Glasdir, where police recorded 18 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Ffordd Carreg-Y-Llech (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Glasdir | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Glasdir | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bro Brwynog | Under investigation |
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