Penrhyn crime figures: 11 offences reported in September, up 57% on August
Violence and sexual offences was the most-reported category in Penrhyn in September 2026; 1 cases have gone to court so far.
Penrhyn recorded 11 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, up 57% on August (7), according to the latest street-level figures published by North Wales Police.
The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 6 reports, or 55% of the total, followed by criminal damage and arson (2) and anti-social behaviour (1).
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 | 6 | 3 | +3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0 | new |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 3 | −2 |
| Public order | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0 | new |
| Total | 11 | 7 | +4 |
Where it was reported
- On or near Sunningdale Drive: 3
- On or near Maes Y Wylan: 1
- On or near Hendwr Lane: 1
- On or near Hewitt Close: 1
- On or near Sports/recreation Area: 1
- On or near Trafford Park: 1
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: 4
- Unable to prosecute suspect: 3
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified: 2
- Offender given a caution: 1
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.
Ends
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