Total Crime Rate
91.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Northop Road area has the 4th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Brynford and Halkyn , and the 137th highest crime rate of 502 local areas in Flintshire .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Northop Road (CH7 6PQ) in the last 12 months was 91.7 per 1,000 residents and was 84.8% 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 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -28.6% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 41.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 125.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 22.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Northop Road (CH7 6PQ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Cae'R Rhos, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Mountain View (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Brynford and Halkyn| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cae'R Ffynnon | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Cae'R Ffynnon | Awaiting court outcome |
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