Total Crime Rate
58.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025This area has the 7th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Brynford and Halkyn , and the 223rd 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 This (CH7 5NN) in the last 12 months was 58.0 per 1,000 residents and was 16.9% higher than the Brynford and Halkyn average (49.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 37.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -32.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 232.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around postcode CH7 5NN, the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Brynford and Halkyn| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lon Cilan | Under investigation |
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