Total Crime Rate
50.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Heritage Square area has the 7th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd , and the 243rd 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 Heritage Square (CH7 4PD) in the last 12 months was 50.9 per 1,000 residents and was 103.2% 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 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 600.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 25.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 17.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Heritage Square (CH7 4PD), the main crime hotspot is near Bro Brwynog. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 4 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 | Bro Brwynog | Under investigation |
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