Crime Rate in Denbighshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Denbighshire

The total recorded crimes in Denbighshire, Denbighshire in January 2025 are around 846 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Denbighshire crime rate of 8.83 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Denbighshire, encompassing approximately 95,820 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (379) incidents (-5.49% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (160) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (69) incidents (-5.48% decrease)
Denbighshire Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Sussex Street with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 14

Denbighshire Police Info:

North Wales Police

Denbighshire Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Rhyl West (233 crimes), and the safest, Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd Gwyddelwern (2 crimes), is 231 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Denbighshire.

Similarly, the area of Rhyl North (267 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Corwen, Llanelidan & Efenechdyd (17 crimes), with a difference of 250 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Denbighshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Rhyl West233
Rhyl South West92
Denbigh Caledfryn Henllan47
Rhuddlan42
Prestatyn East39

Safest Wards:

Efenechdyd5
Trefnant3
Llanrhaeadr-yng-Nghinmeirch3
Moel Famau3
Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd Gwyddelwern2

Most Dangerous Areas:

Rhyl North267
Rhyl South West92
Dyserth & Tremeirchion71
Rhuddlan & Bodelwyddan60
Rhyl East56

Safest Areas:

Llandyrnog & Llanarmon-yn-Iâl24
Denbigh East & Pentre Llanrhaeadr19
Prestatyn South19
Prestatyn North19
Corwen, Llanelidan & Efenechdyd17

Denbighshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (379 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (160 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 401 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 120 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (487 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (181 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (467 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (183 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (349 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (177 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (431 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (231 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 461 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 184 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (830 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (452 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 606 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 75.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 164 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202556
December 202454
November 202464
October 202461
September 202459
August 202478
July 202470
June 2024164

A total of 47 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20246
November 20247
October 20246
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 202414

A total of 177 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202522
December 202415
November 202416
October 202421
September 202411
August 202414
July 202428
June 202450

A total of 36 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20247
August 20244
July 20247
June 202410

A total of 220 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202515
December 202413
November 202419
October 202429
September 202410
August 202422
July 202420
June 202492

A total of 3805 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 475.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 830 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025379
December 2024401
November 2024487
October 2024467
September 2024349
August 2024431
July 2024461
June 2024830

A total of 457 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 57.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202532
December 202446
November 202445
October 202466
September 202442
August 202463
July 202461
June 2024102

A total of 64 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20256
December 20247
November 20246
October 202416
September 20247
August 20244
July 20248
June 202410

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 20246

A total of 247 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 30.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202520
December 202428
November 202434
October 202441
September 202426
August 202417
July 202427
June 202454

A total of 134 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202513
December 202412
November 202423
October 202416
September 202411
August 20248
July 202411
June 202440

A total of 1688 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 211.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 452 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025160
December 2024120
November 2024181
October 2024183
September 2024177
August 2024231
July 2024184
June 2024452

A total of 649 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 81.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202567
December 202446
November 202473
October 202478
September 202488
August 2024102
July 202473
June 2024122

A total of 787 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 98.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 228 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202569
December 202473
November 202476
October 202491
September 202476
August 202480
July 202494
June 2024228

High Crime Locations Denbighshire in January 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Denbighshire postcode area is presented below.

1. Sussex Street (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour10
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting1
Drugs1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting1
Public order1
Other theft1
Other crime1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour5
Theft from the person1
4. Ffordd-Y-Cwm (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour3
5. St Helens Place (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
Robbery1
Other theft1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences8
Drugs2
Other theft1

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