Crime Rate in Rhyl West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rhyl West

The total recorded crimes in Rhyl West, Denbighshire, UK in July 2025 are around 298 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rhyl West crime rate of 18.03 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 West, encompassing approximately 16,531 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (123) incidents (24.24% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (54) incidents (35.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (29) incidents (7.41% increase)
Rhyl West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 24
  • St Helens Place with total crimes: 22
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 18

How safe is Rhyl West?

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

  • Relative to Denbighshire:

    • In 2024, Rhyl West reported a higher crime volume than the Denbighshire average, with 3,078 crimes compared to 441. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Rhyl West witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 28 other areas in the Denbighshire.

    • In 2023, Rhyl West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Denbighshire average, with 2,884 crimes compared to 418. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Rhyl West witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 28 other areas in the Denbighshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Rhyl West Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Rhyl West has recorded 298 crimes with crime rate of 18.03 ranking 1th out of 28 in the Denbighshire, UK

In 2024, the total Rhyl West crimes were 3,078. The crime rate of Rhyl West in 2024 was 186.19 (year) or 15.52 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Denbighshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rhyl West were around 2,884 crimes with yearly crime rate of 174.46 (year) or 14.54 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Denbighshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rhyl West)CrimesRank (Rhyl West)CrimesRank (Rhyl West)
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
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 West 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 123 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 54 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (99 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (76 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (56 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (81 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (42 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (106 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (63 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 73 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (107 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 104 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (135 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (111 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (46 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1015 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 101.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 135 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025123
June 202599
May 202576
April 202581
March 2025106
February 202573
January 2025107
December 2024104
November 2024135
October 2024111

A total of 447 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 44.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202554
June 202540
May 202556
April 202542
March 202563
February 202532
January 202542
December 202418
November 202454
October 202446

A total of 193 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.30 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202527
May 202523
April 202513
March 202525
February 202510
January 202515
December 202414
November 202418
October 202419

A total of 131 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.10 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 20256
May 20259
April 20253
March 202515
February 202514
January 202511
December 202410
November 202420
October 202421

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20259
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242

A total of 147 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202514
May 202517
April 202516
March 202510
February 202512
January 202510
December 202411
November 202418
October 202417

A total of 265 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202535
May 202526
April 202523
March 202543
February 202540
January 202525
December 202419
November 202419
October 202414

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 202513
April 20259
March 202513
February 20253
January 20252
December 20246
November 20244
October 20249

A total of 123 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202514
May 202516
April 20259
March 202512
February 202515
January 20257
December 202413
November 202411
October 202416

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
April 20255
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20247

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
January 20253
December 20241

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20253
March 20254
January 20253
November 20242
October 20243

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242

High Crime Locations Rhyl West in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences16
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. St Helens Place (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour6
Drugs2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Sydenham Avenue (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
5. Sussex Street (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
6. Glanglasfor (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Market Street (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
8. Stryd Bodfor (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Other theft2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Wellington Road (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2

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