Crime Rate in Denbigh Lower: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Denbigh Lower

The total recorded crimes in Denbigh Lower, Denbighshire, UK in July 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Denbigh Lower crime rate of 5.12 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 Denbigh Lower, encompassing approximately 2,149 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)
Denbigh Lower Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 2
  • Ffordd Bryows with total crimes: 1
  • Clwyd Avenue with total crimes: 1

How safe is Denbigh Lower?

To understand the safety of Denbigh Lower, we need to analyze Denbigh Lower crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Denbighshire:

    • In 2024, Denbigh Lower demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Denbighshire average, with 220 crimes compared to 441.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Denbigh Lower recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 28 other areas in the Denbighshire.

    • In 2023, Denbigh Lower had fewer crimes than the Denbighshire average, with 285 crimes compared to 418. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Denbigh Lower recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 28 other areas in the Denbighshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Denbighshire, Denbigh Lower has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Denbigh Lower Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Denbigh Lower has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 5.12 ranking 22th out of 28 in the Denbighshire, UK

In 2024, the total Denbigh Lower crimes were 220. The crime rate of Denbigh Lower in 2024 was 102.34 (year) or 8.53 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Denbighshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Denbigh Lower were around 285 crimes with yearly crime rate of 132.57 (year) or 11.05 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Denbighshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Denbigh Lower)CrimesRank (Denbigh Lower)CrimesRank (Denbigh Lower)
Rhyl West298 13,078 12,884 1
Rhyl South West91 31,286 21,344 2
Denbigh Caledfryn Henllan105 2947 3819 3
Prestatyn East54 4784 4713 4
Rhyl East40 7507 8554 5
Prestatyn North46 5583 5498 6
Llangollen41 6533 6465 7
Ruthin36 8516 7404 10
Bodelwyddan26 11424 10433 8
Prestatyn Central34 9459 9432 9
Prestatyn Meliden26 10147 21174 20
Rhuddlan22 13413 11358 11
Tremeirchion18 15333 12336 12
Rhyl Trellewelyn22 12329 13308 14
Rhyl South17 17295 15320 13
Prestatyn South West12 21317 14230 17
Rhyl Tŷ Newydd21 14279 16306 15
Edeirnion17 16213 20183 19
Dyserth15 19248 17173 21
St Asaph West16 18225 18202 18
Trefnant12 2087 2474 27
St Asaph East9 23134 22149 22
Alyn Valley6 2592 23111 23
Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd Gwyddelwern6 2782 26107 24
Llandyrnog7 2486 2597 25
Llanrhaeadr-yng-Nghinmeirch5 2880 2786 26
Efenechdyd6 2652 2834 28
Moel Famau3 2947 2929 29

Denbigh Lower Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
November 20241

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20256
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 20258
December 202412
November 202410
October 202411

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20255
April 20255
March 20255
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
October 20242

High Crime Locations Denbigh Lower in July 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Ffordd Bryows (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
3. Clwyd Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Abbey Court (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Pigot Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Castle View (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Y Gerddi (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ffordd Colomendy (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Llys Gwydyr (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Old Ruthin Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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