What is the crime rate in Caerwys? 44 crimes per 1,000 residents
Caerwys had 55 recorded crimes in the 12 months to August 2026, which is 44 per 1,000 residents and Typical for England and Wales. Crime rose 5.8% on the previous 12 months. The most common crime was violence and sexual offences.
- Recorded crimes
- 55
- Compared with England and Wales
- Typical
- On the previous 12 months
- +5.8%
Police-recorded crime in the 12 months to August 2026, per 1,000 residents (Census 2021). Anti-social behaviour is not included. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: police.uk. How we calculate this
All house prices in CaerwysWhat are the most common crimes in Caerwys?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common crime in Caerwys, with 30 recorded in the 12 months to August 2026 (24 per 1,000 residents). The England and Wales rate is 35 per 1,000.
| Crime type | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offencesBelow England and Wales | 24 per 1,000 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6.4 per 1,000 |
| Other theftBelow England and Wales | 4.8 per 1,000 |
| Public orderBelow England and Wales | 4.0 per 1,000 |
| Other crime | 2.4 per 1,000 |
| BurglaryBelow England and Wales | 0.8 per 1,000 |
| DrugsBelow England and Wales | 0.8 per 1,000 |
| Vehicle crimeBelow England and Wales | 0.8 per 1,000 |
Tags mark crime types more than 10% above or below the England and Wales rate for the same type.
Is crime going up or down in Caerwys?
Crime rose 5.8% on the previous 12 months. 55 crimes were recorded in the 12 months to August 2026, against 52 in the 12 months before.
Crimes and anti-social behaviour each month, September 2023 to August 2026
How does crime in Caerwys compare with nearby areas?
Crime rate in Caerwys compared with the 6 nearest other areas in Flintshire.
Caerwys vs Ysceifiog
- Caerwys
- 44 per 1,000
- Ysceifiog
- 13 per 1,000
Open comparison
Caerwys vs Whitford
- Caerwys
- 44 per 1,000
- Whitford
- 25 per 1,000
Open comparison
Caerwys vs Brynford
- Caerwys
- 44 per 1,000
- Brynford
- 25 per 1,000
Open comparison
Caerwys vs Nannerch
- Caerwys
- 44 per 1,000
- Nannerch
- No crime rate
Open comparison
Caerwys vs Trelawnyd and Gwaenysgor
- Caerwys
- 44 per 1,000
- Trelawnyd and Gwaenysgor
- No crime rate
Open comparison
Caerwys vs Llanasa
- Caerwys
- 44 per 1,000
- Llanasa
- 68 per 1,000
Open comparison
Is Caerwys a safe place to live?
Caerwys had 44 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, which is Typical among areas in England and Wales. Crime rose 5.8% on the previous 12 months. The most common crime was violence and sexual offences. These are crimes reported to the police, not a safety rating. City-centre and retail areas have high rates because crimes against visitors and shops are counted, but only residents are in the population.
Crime rate is Typical, on a scale from Very Low to Very High.
Typical means the middle fifth of areas in England and Wales by crime rate. The bands split every area we cover into fifths by crime rate, from Very Low to Very High.
How much anti-social behaviour is there in Caerwys?
Police recorded 12 incidents of anti-social behaviour in Caerwys in the 12 months to August 2026, or 9.6 per 1,000 residents. Anti-social behaviour is counted separately and is not included in the crime figures.
What else do people ask about Caerwys?
More quick answers on house prices, sales, areas, green space and crime in Caerwys.
- What is the average house price in Caerwys?
- When did average house prices in Caerwys reach their peak?
- How many properties are being sold in Caerwys?
- What type of properties are sold in Caerwys?
- What price range do most homes sell for in Caerwys?
- What is the most expensive (and cheapest) area of Caerwys?
- How many parks and green spaces are in Caerwys?
- How do Caerwys house prices compare with another area?
Where does this data come from?
Price information is from HM Land Registry, location boundaries are from OpenStreetMap, and households and population are from Nomis Census 2021 postcode estimates (21 March 2021). Parks and green space are from OS Open Greenspace. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Crime is from police.uk street-level data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: police.uk.
Last updated 31 October 2026 at 17:11 with the latest Land Registry data (August 2026). The Caerwys dataset covers 55 postcodes.
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.