Crime Rate in Rhyl East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rhyl East

The total recorded crimes in Rhyl East, Denbighshire, UK in May 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rhyl East crime rate of 3.33 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Rhyl East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sherwood Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Edgbaston Road with total crimes: 3
  • Griffiths Court with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Rhyl East has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 3.33 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rhyl East)CrimesRank (Rhyl East)CrimesRank (Rhyl East)
Rhyl West243 13,078 12,884 1
Rhyl South West76 21,286 21,344 2
Denbigh Caledfryn Henllan64 3947 3819 3
Prestatyn East48 5784 4713 4
Llangollen55 4533 6465 7
Prestatyn North41 7583 5498 6
Ruthin45 6516 7404 10
Bodelwyddan31 12424 10433 8
Rhuddlan35 8413 11358 11
Prestatyn Central33 11459 9432 9
Rhyl Trellewelyn33 9329 13308 14
Tremeirchion18 17333 12336 12
Rhyl South9 26295 15320 13
St Asaph West29 13225 18202 18
Prestatyn South West16 19317 14230 17
Dyserth21 14248 17173 21
Rhyl Tŷ Newydd17 18279 16306 15
Edeirnion21 15213 20183 19
Denbigh Lower13 20220 19285 16
Alyn Valley20 1692 23111 23
Prestatyn Meliden11 22147 21174 20
Efenechdyd11 2152 2834 28
St Asaph East11 23134 22149 22
Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd Gwyddelwern10 2482 26107 24
Trefnant4 2887 2474 27
Llandyrnog10 2586 2597 25
Llanrhaeadr-yng-Nghinmeirch6 2780 2786 26
Moel Famau2 2947 2929 29

Rhyl East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 252 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202513
March 202520
February 202511
January 202517
December 202414
November 202420
October 202421
September 202415
August 202428
July 202425
June 202440
May 202414

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 118 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 202513
February 20259
January 20258
December 20245
November 20247
October 202410
September 20248
August 202416
July 20246
June 202418
May 20246

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
January 20251
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20258
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20257
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
December 20241
October 20241
May 20242

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
May 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
October 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Rhyl East in May 2025

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

1. Sherwood Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Edgbaston Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Griffiths Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1
5. Knowles Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Weston Court (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
7. Garford Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Brighton Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Tarleton Street (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Kinard Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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