Crime Rate in St Asaph West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Asaph West

The total recorded crimes in St Asaph West, Denbighshire, UK in May 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Asaph West crime rate of 50.27 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 West, encompassing approximately 576 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
St Asaph West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ffordd Newydd with total crimes: 9
  • Erw Lan with total crimes: 9
  • Stanley Park with total crimes: 3

How safe is St Asaph West?

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

  • Relative to Denbighshire:

    • In 2024, St Asaph West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Denbighshire average, with 225 crimes compared to 441.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, St Asaph West recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 28 other areas in the Denbighshire.

    • In 2023, St Asaph West had fewer crimes than the Denbighshire average, with 202 crimes compared to 418. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, St Asaph West recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 28 other areas in the Denbighshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St Asaph West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St Asaph West has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 50.27 ranking 13th out of 28 in the Denbighshire, UK

In 2024, the total St Asaph West crimes were 225. The crime rate of St Asaph West in 2024 was 390.02 (year) or 32.50 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Denbighshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Asaph West were around 202 crimes with yearly crime rate of 350.15 (year) or 29.18 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Denbighshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Asaph West)CrimesRank (St Asaph West)CrimesRank (St Asaph West)
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
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

St Asaph West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 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 Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 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 (2 cases).

December 2024 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 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (2 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 (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202512
March 20255
February 20256
January 20256
December 20247
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20248
July 20247
June 202434
May 20244

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247
May 20241

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20255
November 20243
September 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations St Asaph West in May 2025

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

1. Ffordd Newydd (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
2. Erw Lan (Map)
Total9
Other theft7
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Stanley Park (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Maes-Y-Fedwen Arian (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Lower Denbigh Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Is Terfyn (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Penrhewl (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Dean'S Walk (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Elwy Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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