Crime Rate in Rhyl South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rhyl South

The total recorded crimes in Rhyl South, Denbighshire, UK in May 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rhyl South crime rate of 1.40 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 South, encompassing approximately 6,405 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-87.50% decrease)
Rhyl South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Donald Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Ascot Drive with total crimes: 1
  • Meirion Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Rhyl South?

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

  • Relative to Denbighshire:

    • In 2024, Rhyl South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Denbighshire average, with 295 crimes compared to 441.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Rhyl South had fewer crimes than the Denbighshire average, with 320 crimes compared to 418. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Rhyl South witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 28 other areas in the Denbighshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Rhyl South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Rhyl South has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 1.40 ranking 26th out of 28 in the Denbighshire, UK

In 2024, the total Rhyl South crimes were 295. The crime rate of Rhyl South in 2024 was 46.05 (year) or 3.84 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Denbighshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rhyl South were around 320 crimes with yearly crime rate of 49.95 (year) or 4.16 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Denbighshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rhyl South)CrimesRank (Rhyl South)CrimesRank (Rhyl South)
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
Rhyl East33 10507 8554 5
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
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 South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 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 (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20258
March 202519
February 20256
January 20257
December 202412
November 202410
October 202416
September 202414
August 202415
July 20246
June 202416
May 202414

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20258
February 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20246
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20245
November 20241
October 20242
September 20246
August 20242
July 20245
June 20248
May 20249

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
October 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Rhyl South in May 2025

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

1. Donald Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Ascot Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Meirion Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Burlington Crescent (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Bro Deg (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Maes Arthur (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Maes Famau (Map)
Total1
Robbery1
8. Derwen Drive (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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