Marl crime figures: 37 offences reported in September, down 24% on August

Marl recorded 37 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, down 24% on August (49), according to the latest street-level figures published by North Wales Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 12 reports, or 32% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour (8) and criminal damage and arson (5).

Neighbourhood officers currently list anti-social behaviour (asb), high value shoplifting and anti-social driving and related offences as their priorities for the area.

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	12	22	−10
Anti-social behaviour	8	10	−2
Other theft	5	0	new
Criminal damage and arson	5	5	0
Shoplifting	4	5	−1
Burglary	1	0	new
Public order	1	2	−1
Other crime	1	0	new
Robbery	0	1	−1
Drugs	0	3	−3
Vehicle crime	0	1	−1
Total	37	49	−12

Where it was reported

1. On or near Cyffordd Llandudno: 5
2. On or near Woodlands: 5
3. On or near Ferndale Road: 4
4. On or near Victoria Crescent: 2
5. On or near Vale Road: 2
6. On or near Tan 'refail: 2

Police move each report to a nearby anonymised point before publishing, so “on or near” a street does not mean the incident happened on that street.

What has happened since

• Under investigation: 20
• Unable to prosecute suspect: 7
• Awaiting court outcome: 2

Figures are from North Wales Police street-level data on data.police.uk, published monthly about two months in arrears. They count reports, not convictions, and can be revised.