Pensarn crime figures: 34 offences reported in September, down 24% on August

Pensarn recorded 34 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, down 24% on August (45), according to the latest street-level figures published by North Wales Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 16 reports, or 47% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour (7) and shoplifting (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	16	20	−4
Anti-social behaviour	7	6	+1
Shoplifting	5	8	−3
Public order	3	3	0
Criminal damage and arson	2	5	−3
Drugs	1	0	new
Burglary	0	1	−1
Vehicle crime	0	1	−1
Bicycle theft	0	1	−1
Total	34	45	−11

Where it was reported

1. On or near Supermarket: 7
2. On or near Avallon Avenue: 3
3. On or near Stanley Oak Road: 3
4. On or near Lôn Gwaenfynydd: 3
5. On or near Ffordd Maelgwyn: 2
6. On or near Ronald Avenue: 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: 18
• Unable to prosecute suspect: 5
• Investigation complete; no suspect identified: 3
• Awaiting court outcome: 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.