Denbigh Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences accounted for over half of all reported crimes in Denbigh during December 2024, marking the dominant category driving the area's crime profile. At 7.3 crimes per 1,000 residents, the overall crime rate was 2.8% above the UK average, reflecting a persistent challenge in addressing violent incidents. This category's rate of 4.0 per 1,000 (54.4% of total crimes) was 56% higher than the UK average for the same category, suggesting local factors may contribute to this disparity. Anti-social behaviour followed closely with 19.3% of all crimes, also exceeding the UK average by 49%. The seasonal context of December—characterised by extended dark evenings, Christmas shopping activity, and potential increases in social gatherings—may partly explain the elevated levels of violent and anti-social incidents. While property crimes remained relatively low at 7 (1.4% of total), the data illustrates a clear focus on interpersonal crime over theft or property damage. The month's patterns are consistent with other built-up areas in Denbighshire where seasonal transitions and holiday-related dynamics often influence crime trends. This snapshot underscores the need for targeted interventions in addressing violent crime, particularly during periods of heightened social interaction and reduced visibility.

December 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with other theft, drugs, and other crime each doubling from the previous month—a 200% and 100% increase respectively. These jumps may reflect seasonal shifts in criminal activity, such as increased opportunities during holiday-related disruptions or changes in community behaviour. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 66.7% (from 3 to 1 incidents), and public order offences dropped by 50% (from 6 to 3), potentially linked to reduced outdoor activity during colder weather or heightened policing during festive periods. The category of 'other crime'—which includes unclassified offences—rose 100% to 2 incidents, a figure 87% above the UK average. This suggests a need for further analysis of underreported or less-defined crime types. Meanwhile, shoplifting and public order offences both underperformed relative to UK averages, with shoplifting at 30% below and public order at 11% below. These discrepancies could indicate effective local policing strategies or unique community characteristics that deter certain types of crime. The dominance of violent crime—particularly violence and sexual offences—remains a stark contrast to the UK average, highlighting a critical area for intervention and resource allocation.

Denbigh's crime rate in December 2024 (7.3 per 1,000 residents) was a 4.9% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.7 per 1,000, indicating a slight but measurable decline in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that provides context for local residents assessing risk levels. When scaled to the population of 7,788, this translates to roughly one reported crime for every 137 residents over the course of the month—a metric that helps frame the likelihood of encountering crime in daily life. This monthly exposure rate, while seemingly low, must be considered alongside the significant proportion of violent crimes within the total count. The drop in the overall rate from November to December aligns with broader UK trends where crime often declines during the winter months, though Denbigh's specific focus on violent crime remains an outlier. The comparison to the UK average also reveals that while the overall rate is marginally higher, the distribution of crime types diverges sharply, with violent crime far exceeding national norms. This contrast underscores the importance of localised crime prevention strategies tailored to Denbigh's unique profile.