Crime Rate in Rhyl South West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rhyl South West

The total recorded crimes in Rhyl South West, Denbighshire, UK in May 2025 are around 76 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rhyl South West crime rate of 7.49 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 West, encompassing approximately 10,152 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
Rhyl South West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clwyd Avenue with total crimes: 10
  • Aled Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Vezey Street with total crimes: 5

How safe is Rhyl South West?

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

  • Relative to Denbighshire:

    • In 2024, Rhyl South West reported a higher crime volume than the Denbighshire average, with 1,286 crimes compared to 441. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Rhyl South West witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 28 other areas in the Denbighshire.

    • In 2023, Rhyl South West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Denbighshire average, with 1,344 crimes compared to 418. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Rhyl South West witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 28 other areas in the Denbighshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Rhyl South West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Rhyl South West has recorded 76 crimes with crime rate of 7.49 ranking 2th out of 28 in the Denbighshire, UK

In 2024, the total Rhyl South West crimes were 1,286. The crime rate of Rhyl South West in 2024 was 126.67 (year) or 10.56 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Denbighshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rhyl South West were around 1,344 crimes with yearly crime rate of 132.38 (year) or 11.03 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Denbighshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rhyl South West)CrimesRank (Rhyl South West)CrimesRank (Rhyl South West)
Rhyl West243 13,078 12,884 1
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
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 South West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (96 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (61 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 132 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20256
February 20255
January 202513
December 202412
November 202411
October 20247
September 20248
August 202410
July 202411
June 202426
May 202410

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 208 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202510
March 202514
February 20255
January 202516
December 20248
November 202414
October 202410
September 202419
August 202434
July 202412
June 202430
May 202414

A total of 572 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202528
March 202540
February 202529
January 202534
December 202437
November 202450
October 202449
September 202439
August 202435
July 202448
June 202496
May 202461

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20248
October 20247
September 20248
August 20242
July 20246
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 105 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 202511
February 202512
January 202511
December 20243
November 20245
October 20246
September 202413
August 202411
July 20246
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 202510
February 20251
January 20258
December 20245
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
November 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20243
May 20241

High Crime Locations Rhyl South West in May 2025

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

1. Clwyd Avenue (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
2. Aled Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
3. Vezey Street (Map)
Total5
Other theft4
Public order1
4. Frederick Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Rhydwen Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
6. Brookes Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Meredith Crescent (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Kingsley Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
9. The Crescent (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1

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