Total Crime Rate
103.3 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
55.4 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Edinburgh Avenue area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Caergwrle , and the 117th highest crime rate of 494 local areas in Flintshire .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Edinburgh Avenue (LL12 9LT) in the last 12 months was 103.3 per 1,000 residents and was 47.9% higher than the Caergwrle average (69.8 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 Bicycle theft with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Shoplifting ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -40.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 55.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -21.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Edinburgh Avenue (LL12 9LT), the main crime hotspot is near Edinburgh Avenue. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Caergwrle| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Edinburgh Avenue | Under investigation |
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