Crime Rate in St Asaph East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Asaph East

The total recorded crimes in St Asaph East, Denbighshire, UK in May 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Asaph East crime rate of 21.61 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 St Asaph East, encompassing approximately 509 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
St Asaph East Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 3
  • Luke Street with total crimes: 3
  • Mill Street with total crimes: 2

How safe is St Asaph East?

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

  • Relative to Denbighshire:

    • In 2024, St Asaph East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Denbighshire average, with 134 crimes compared to 441.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, St Asaph East recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 28 other areas in the Denbighshire.

    • In 2023, St Asaph East had fewer crimes than the Denbighshire average, with 149 crimes compared to 418. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, St Asaph East recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 28 other areas in the Denbighshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Denbighshire, St Asaph East has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

St Asaph East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St Asaph East has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 21.61 ranking 23th out of 28 in the Denbighshire, UK

In 2024, the total St Asaph East crimes were 134. The crime rate of St Asaph East in 2024 was 263.21 (year) or 21.93 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Denbighshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Asaph East were around 149 crimes with yearly crime rate of 292.67 (year) or 24.39 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Denbighshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Asaph East)CrimesRank (St Asaph East)CrimesRank (St Asaph 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
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
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

St Asaph East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20256
February 20257
January 20256
December 20245
November 20245
October 20247
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations St Asaph East in May 2025

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

1. High Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Luke Street (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
3. Mill Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Upper Denbigh Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ffordd Brenig (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Mount Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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