Total Crime Rate
18.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Tan Y Chwarel area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Denbigh Caledfryn Henllan , and the 47th 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 Tan Y Chwarel (LL16 3YQ) in the last 12 months was 18.6 per 1,000 residents and was 88.4% lower than the Denbigh Caledfryn Henllan average (160.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 5 cases , up 150.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 18.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( 0.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Tan Y Chwarel (LL16 3YQ), the main crime hotspot is near High Street. Police recorded 55 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Denbigh Caledfryn Henllan| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lon Ganol | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lon Ganol | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lon Ganol | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | High Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Crown Square | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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