Crime Rate in Ruthin: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ruthin

The total recorded crimes in Ruthin, Denbighshire, UK in May 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ruthin crime rate of 20.09 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 Ruthin, encompassing approximately 2,240 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-14.81% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ruthin Crime Hotspots

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

  • A525 with total crimes: 6
  • Stryd Yr Eos with total crimes: 5
  • Upper Clwyd Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Ruthin?

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

  • Relative to Denbighshire:

    • In 2024, Ruthin reported a higher crime volume than the Denbighshire average, with 516 crimes compared to 441. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ruthin witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 28 other areas in the Denbighshire.

    • In 2023, Ruthin had fewer crimes than the Denbighshire average, with 404 crimes compared to 418. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Ruthin witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 28 other areas in the Denbighshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ruthin Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ruthin has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 20.09 ranking 6th out of 28 in the Denbighshire, UK

In 2024, the total Ruthin crimes were 516. The crime rate of Ruthin in 2024 was 230.35 (year) or 19.20 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Denbighshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ruthin were around 404 crimes with yearly crime rate of 180.35 (year) or 15.03 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Denbighshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ruthin)CrimesRank (Ruthin)CrimesRank (Ruthin)
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
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

Ruthin Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 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 (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Other theft 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 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 Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20257
February 20255
January 20256
December 20246
November 20247
October 20242
September 20248
August 202414
July 202410
June 202422
May 202411

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 282 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.69 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202527
March 202523
February 202523
January 202521
December 202429
November 202423
October 202423
September 202413
August 202411
July 202417
June 202428
May 202421

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20246
September 20241
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
June 20242

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 202412
May 20244

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 1 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

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Ruthin in May 2025

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

1. A525 (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Stryd Yr Eos (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Upper Clwyd Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Castle Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
5. Stryt Y Rhos (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Llys Erw (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. A494 (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Borthyn (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Porth-Y-Dre (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Maes Dolwen (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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