Denbigh Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Denbigh’s crime profile in October 2023 reveals a striking imbalance between violent and property crimes, with the former dominating the overall rate of 10.8 per 1,000 residents—35% above the UK average. This built-up area within Denbighshire recorded 32 violent crimes, including 32 incidents of violence and sexual offences, which alone account for 38.1% of all reported crimes. This figure is 52% higher than the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, suggesting a persistent challenge in managing violent crime in this community. Anti-social behaviour, at 17 incidents, further contributes to the area’s elevated crime mix, with a 72% increase compared to the UK average. This pattern may be influenced by the area’s character as a small, possibly rural or semi-urban community where social interactions are more concentrated, amplifying the impact of anti-social activity. Seasonal factors in October—such as darker evenings and the approach of Halloween—may also play a role in the surge of public order offences, which rose by 250% compared to the previous month. The UK-wide average for public order offences is 0.6 per 1,000, but Denbigh’s rate of 0.9 per 1,000 is 53% above this, indicating a significant localised issue. While property crimes such as shoplifting and burglary remain lower than the UK average, the overall dominance of violent and disruptive crimes illustrates an area where community safety efforts may need to focus heavily on addressing root causes of aggression and disorder.

October 2023 saw dramatic month-on-month shifts in Denbigh’s crime profile, with public order offences surging by 250% (from 2 to 7 incidents) and other theft increasing by 150% (from 2 to 5). These spikes, particularly in public order offences, align with the seasonal context of darker evenings and Halloween, which may partly explain heightened anti-social activity. Meanwhile, burglary rates doubled from 0 to 2, a 100% increase, though this remains below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. Conversely, drug-related offences dropped by 50%, from 2 to 1, a decline that could reflect temporary factors such as reduced nightlife activity or seasonal shifts. The crime mix also reveals a stark imbalance: violent crimes (32 incidents) and anti-social behaviour (17) accounted for 58.3% of all reported crimes, far exceeding the UK average for these categories. This dominance of violent and disruptive crimes contrasts sharply with the relatively low rates of burglary and other theft, which are 12% and 3% below UK averages respectively.

Denbigh's crime rate in October 2023 rose to 10.8 per 1,000 residents, marking a 35.6% increase from the previous month’s rate of 8.0. This surge reflects a growing disparity compared to the UK average, which remains at 8.0 per 1,000. Locally, the daily crime count averaged three incidents per day over the month, a figure that underscores the persistent presence of criminal activity in a community of 7,788 residents. When contextualised, this translates to a monthly exposure rate of one reported crime for every 93 residents—a statistic that may highlight the need for targeted community engagement or policing strategies. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while Denbigh’s rate exceeds the UK average, certain crime categories, such as burglary and drug-related offences, fall below national benchmarks. This contrast suggests that while specific issues are overrepresented, others are underreported or less prevalent in this built-up area, warranting further analysis of local dynamics.