Crime Rate in Rhyl East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rhyl East

The total recorded crimes in Rhyl East, Denbighshire, UK in July 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rhyl East crime rate of 4.04 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 Rhyl East, encompassing approximately 9,901 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Rhyl East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Weston Court with total crimes: 8
  • Sherwood Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • East Parade with total crimes: 5

How safe is Rhyl East?

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

  • Relative to Denbighshire:

    • In 2024, Rhyl East reported a higher crime volume than the Denbighshire average, with 507 crimes compared to 441. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Rhyl East witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 28 other areas in the Denbighshire.

    • In 2023, Rhyl East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Denbighshire average, with 554 crimes compared to 418. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Rhyl East witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 28 other areas in the Denbighshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Denbighshire, Rhyl East has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Rhyl East Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Rhyl East has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 4.04 ranking 7th out of 28 in the Denbighshire, UK

In 2024, the total Rhyl East crimes were 507. The crime rate of Rhyl East in 2024 was 51.20 (year) or 4.27 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Denbighshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rhyl East were around 554 crimes with yearly crime rate of 55.95 (year) or 4.66 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Denbighshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rhyl East)CrimesRank (Rhyl East)CrimesRank (Rhyl East)
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
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
Denbigh Lower11 22220 19285 16
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

Rhyl East 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 14 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20254
April 20254
March 20258
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202515
May 202514
April 202513
March 202520
February 202511
January 202517
December 202414
November 202420
October 202421

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20244
October 20245

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
October 20243

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20256
April 20256
March 202513
February 20259
January 20258
December 20245
November 20247
October 202410

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
January 20251

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
May 20251
March 20257
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251

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

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Rhyl East in July 2025

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

1. Weston Court (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Possession of weapons1
2. Sherwood Avenue (Map)
Total7
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
3. East Parade (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Brighton Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ffordd Russell (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Conwy Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Y Gorlan (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Carlisle Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Beechwood Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Churton Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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