Crime Rate in Denbighshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Denbighshire

The total recorded crimes in Denbighshire, UK in May 2025 are around 966 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Denbighshire crime rate of 10.08 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (380) incidents (-3.80% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (216) incidents (10.77% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (82) incidents (22.39% increase)
Denbighshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sydenham Avenue with total crimes: 15
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12

Denbighshire Police Info:

North Wales Police

Denbighshire Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Rhyl West (243 crimes), and the safest, Moel Famau (2 crimes), is 241 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Denbighshire.

Similarly, the area of Rhyl North (276 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Denbigh East & Pentre Llanrhaeadr (19 crimes), with a difference of 257 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Denbighshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Rhyl West243
Rhyl South West76
Denbigh Caledfryn Henllan64
Llangollen55
Prestatyn East48

Safest Wards:

Llandyrnog10
Rhyl South9
Llanrhaeadr-yng-Nghinmeirch6
Trefnant4
Moel Famau2

Most Dangerous Areas:

Rhyl North276
Rhyl South West76
Prestatyn Central & East71
Rhuddlan & Bodelwyddan66
Llangollen & Llandrillo65

Safest Areas:

Prestatyn North41
Corwen, Llanelidan & Efenechdyd32
Llandyrnog & Llanarmon-yn-Iâl32
Prestatyn South26
Denbigh East & Pentre Llanrhaeadr19

Denbighshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (380 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (216 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (395 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (195 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (413 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (195 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 332 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 128 incidents.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 846 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 76.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202582
April 202567
March 202590
February 202548
January 202569
December 202473
November 202476
October 202491
September 202476
August 202480
July 202494

A total of 41 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20258
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20247
August 20244
July 20247

A total of 637 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 57.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202556
April 202546
March 202548
February 202545
January 202556
December 202454
November 202464
October 202461
September 202459
August 202478
July 202470

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20257
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246

A total of 45 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20254
January 20251
December 20246
November 20247
October 20246
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244

A total of 883 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 80.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 117 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202579
April 202551
March 2025117
February 2025109
January 202567
December 202446
November 202473
October 202478
September 202488
August 2024102
July 202473

A total of 558 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 50.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202558
April 202551
March 202548
February 202546
January 202532
December 202446
November 202445
October 202466
September 202442
August 202463
July 202461

A total of 145 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20259
March 202516
February 202510
January 202513
December 202412
November 202423
October 202416
September 202411
August 20248
July 202411

A total of 1970 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 179.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 231 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025216
April 2025195
March 2025195
February 2025128
January 2025160
December 2024120
November 2024181
October 2024183
September 2024177
August 2024231
July 2024184

A total of 215 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202519
March 202526
February 202511
January 202515
December 202413
November 202419
October 202429
September 202410
August 202422
July 202420

A total of 4495 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 408.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 487 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025380
April 2025395
March 2025413
February 2025332
January 2025379
December 2024401
November 2024487
October 2024467
September 2024349
August 2024431
July 2024461

A total of 74 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20259
March 20254
February 20255
January 20256
December 20247
November 20246
October 202416
September 20247
August 20244
July 20248

A total of 201 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202516
March 202522
February 202522
January 202522
December 202415
November 202416
October 202421
September 202411
August 202414
July 202428

A total of 279 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202516
March 202527
February 202520
January 202520
December 202428
November 202434
October 202441
September 202426
August 202417
July 202427

High Crime Locations Denbighshire in May 2025

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

1. Sydenham Avenue (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour3
Robbery1
Drugs1
Burglary1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
Theft from the person1
Public order1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting10
Public order2
4. St Helens Place (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting11
6. Market Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
Criminal damage and arson1

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