Caerwys crime figures: 13 offences reported in September, up 8% on August

Caerwys recorded 13 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, up 8% on August (12), according to the latest street-level figures published by North Wales Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 9 reports, or 69% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour (2) and drugs (1).

Neighbourhood officers currently list tackling retail crime, crime prevention and tackling anti-social behaviour as their priorities for the area.

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	9	4	+5
Anti-social behaviour	2	2	0
Drugs	1	0	new
Public order	1	0	new
Other theft	0	1	−1
Criminal damage and arson	0	3	−3
Burglary	0	1	−1
Other crime	0	1	−1
Total	13	12	+1

Where it was reported

1. On or near Llys-y-pentre: 4
2. On or near B5122: 3
3. On or near Maes Y Pentre: 2
4. On or near Ffordd Calcoed: 2
5. On or near Fairview Close: 1
6. On or near South Street: 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: 6
• Unable to prosecute suspect: 3
• Investigation complete; no suspect identified: 1
• 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.