Crime Rate in Rhyl West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rhyl West

The total recorded crimes in Rhyl West, Denbighshire, UK in May 2025 are around 243 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rhyl West crime rate of 14.70 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (76) incidents (-6.17% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (56) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (13.04% increase)
Rhyl West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sydenham Avenue with total crimes: 16
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13

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 May 2025 the Rhyl West has recorded 243 crimes with crime rate of 14.70 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rhyl West)CrimesRank (Rhyl West)CrimesRank (Rhyl West)
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
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 West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (71 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (52 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (33 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 97 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (188 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (86 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (109 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (67 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 161 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20253
March 202515
February 202514
January 202511
December 202410
November 202420
October 202421
September 202411
August 20247
July 20248
June 202416
May 202416

A total of 1364 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 104.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 188 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202576
April 202581
March 2025106
February 202573
January 2025107
December 2024104
November 2024135
October 2024111
September 202471
August 2024106
July 202497
June 2024188
May 2024109

A total of 105 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20259
March 202513
February 20253
January 20252
December 20246
November 20244
October 20249
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 202426
May 202410

A total of 631 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202556
April 202542
March 202563
February 202532
January 202542
December 202418
November 202454
October 202446
September 202452
August 202433
July 202440
June 202486
May 202467

A total of 54 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20259
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 262 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202516
March 202510
February 202512
January 202510
December 202411
November 202418
October 202417
September 202417
August 202422
July 202419
June 202468
May 202425

A total of 329 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.31 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202523
March 202543
February 202540
January 202525
December 202419
November 202419
October 202414
September 202430
August 202430
July 202421
June 202416
May 202423

A total of 257 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202513
March 202525
February 202510
January 202515
December 202414
November 202418
October 202419
September 202417
August 202423
July 202417
June 202444
May 202419

A total of 163 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20259
March 202512
February 202515
January 20257
December 202413
November 202411
October 202416
September 20249
August 202411
July 202411
June 202422
May 202411

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
January 20253
December 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 40 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20247
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20254
January 20253
November 20242
October 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

High Crime Locations Rhyl West in May 2025

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

1. Sydenham Avenue (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order1
Theft from the person1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting10
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. St Helens Place (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
7. Market Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
8. Sussex Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
9. Stryd Bodfor (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Rhodfa Gorllewin (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

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