Total Crime Rate
58.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Y Gerddi area has the 5th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Denbigh Lower , and the 171st lowest crime rate of 353 local areas in Denbighshire .
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 Y Gerddi (LL16 3DU) in the last 12 months was 58.7 per 1,000 residents and was 56.4% higher than the Denbigh Lower average (37.5 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 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 ( -41.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 33.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -30.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -13.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Y Gerddi (LL16 3DU), the main crime hotspot is near Castle View. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Denbigh Lower| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Castle View | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Abbey Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Abbey Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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