Gwersyllt Crime Overview
Gwersyllt is among the top 5 safest small towns in Clwyd, and is the 56th most dangerous overall out of Clwyd's 142 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Gwersyllt in 2020 was 59 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Clwyd's overall crime rate, coming in 38% lower than the Clwyd rate of 81 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Gwersyllt is the 335th most dangerous small town, and the 2,203rd most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In July 2019, Gwersyllt had the worst crime rate in Clwyd for robbery, with 2 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.18 per 1,000 inhabitants. May 2015 was also a bad month for Gwersyllt residents, when it was Clwyd's most dangerous area for other crime, recording 3 crimes at a rate of 0.28 per 1,000 residents.
The most common crimes in Gwersyllt are violence and sexual offences, with 318 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 29. This is 30% lower than 2019's figure of 412 offences and a difference of 8.67 from 2019's crime rate of 38. Gwersyllt's least common crime is theft from the person, with 1 offence recorded in 2020, the same as 2019's figure of 1 crime.
Compare Gwersyllt to other towns and cities
See how Gwersyllt shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Gwersyllt and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Gwersyllt Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Gwersyllt This Year
| Gwersyllt | Clwyd | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 250 | 23.04 | 13,239 | 26.22 | 14% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 7 | 0.65 | 282 | 0.56 | 14% more dangerous |
| Burglary | 38 | 3.50 | 1,714 | 3.39 | 3.1% more dangerous |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 81 | 7.47 | 4,780 | 9.47 | 27% safer |
| Drugs | 20 | 1.84 | 1,181 | 2.34 | 27% safer |
| Other Crime | 25 | 2.30 | 933 | 1.85 | 20% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 42 | 3.87 | 2,753 | 5.45 | 41% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 3 | 0.28 | 224 | 0.44 | 57% safer |
| Public Order | 59 | 5.44 | 4,707 | 9.32 | 71% safer |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.18 | 155 | 0.31 | 72% safer |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 2.21 | 2,403 | 4.76 | 115% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 1 | 0.09 | 102 | 0.20 | 122% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 17 | 1.57 | 971 | 1.92 | 22% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 318 | 29.31 | 20,576 | 40.75 | 39% safer |
Crime in Gwersyllt Compared To Clwyd
Gwersyllt Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawarden | 516 | 36.26 | 62% safer |
| Conwy | 833 | 46.87 | 25% safer |
| Buckley | 913 | 54.78 | 7% safer |
| Gwersyllt | 637 | 58.72 | - |
| Acton | 780 | 59.97 | 2.1% more dangerous |
| Broughton | 598 | 77.07 | 24% more dangerous |
| Denbigh | 706 | 77.98 | 25% more dangerous |
| Connah's Quay | 1,357 | 80.74 | 27% more dangerous |
| Kinmel Bay and Towyn | 689 | 82.51 | 29% more dangerous |
Gwersyllt Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 25 | 27 | 20 | 23 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.46 | 0.09 | 0.28 | 0.65 | Getting worse |
| Burglary | 8 | 7 | 6 | 3.5 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 11 | 12 | 10 | 7 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.74 | 1.8 | 0.74 | 1.8 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 2.3 | 2.7 | 1.7 | 2.3 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 6 | 4.2 | 6 | 3.9 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.65 | 0.28 | Safer |
| Public Order | 2.1 | 6 | 5.0 | 5 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.28 | 0.18 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 4.7 | 2.2 | 2.7 | 2.2 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.18 | - | 0.09 | 0.09 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 3.5 | 3.5 | 2.2 | 1.6 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 32 | 39 | 38 | 29 | Safer |
Changes In Gwersyllt's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Gwersyllt to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Gwersyllt | 58.72 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 13% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 24% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 29% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 32% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 32% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 40% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 43% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 45% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 56% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 57% more dangerous |
Crime in Gwersyllt's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwersyllt West & Summerhill | 360 | 61 | First |
| Llay South & Gwersyllt East | 468 | 58 | Second |
Crime in Gwersyllt During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Gwersyllt change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in July, when Gwersyllt saw a 300% increase in vehicle crime. Gwersyllt saw a large fall in burglary during November, when it fell by 89% compared to November in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +33% | -33% | -34% | +88% | +15% | +40% | -17% | +43% | +24% | +60% |
| Bicycle Theft | - | +100% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Burglary | +133% | -80% | -29% | - | -17% | -50% | -50% | -70% | -89% | +50% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | +160% | +18% | -78% | -60% | +14% | +167% | - | -89% | - | -50% |
| Drugs | - | - | +100% | - | - | - | - | -50% | +200% | - |
| Other Crime | - | -67% | -50% | +100% | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Theft | +14% | -63% | - | -71% | -75% | -50% | -83% | +50% | +50% | -67% |
| Possession of Weapons | - | - | - | - | -67% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Public Order | -33% | +133% | -75% | +200% | -60% | -40% | +120% | -67% | -29% | +200% |
| Shoplifting | +200% | -33% | -38% | +50% | - | -50% | -67% | - | +100% | -50% |
| Vehicle Crime | - | -50% | - | - | +300% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -38% | -31% | -67% | +24% | +52% | +17% | -43% | -45% | +37% | +13% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Gwersyllt
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The most common crimes in Gwersyllt are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Gwersyllt?
Gwersyllt's least common crime is theft from the person (inc. pickpocketing).Last updated: 01 Apr 2021