Denbigh Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

July 2024 saw an unexpected surge in vehicle crime and theft from the person in Denbigh, both rising from zero to one incident each—a 100% increase. This contrasts with declines in shoplifting, drugs offences, and other theft, which fell by 50% or more. The area’s overall crime rate of 9.1 per 1,000 residents places it 8.3% above the UK average of 8.4, with violent crime (29 incidents) and anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) dominating the crime profile. Violence and sexual offences, at 3.7 per 1,000 residents, were 30% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour—2.6 per 1,000—was 79% higher than the national figure. This spike in violent crime may partly reflect the area’s summer dynamics, with festivals, outdoor events, and extended daylight hours creating conditions where public order issues are more likely to escalate. The relatively low property crime rate (13 incidents, 1.7 per 1,000) compared to the UK average suggests that Denbigh’s built-up area, likely characterised by mixed residential and commercial zones, may have a lower concentration of high-value targets than larger urban centres. However, the doubling of vehicle crime and theft from the person could indicate increased foot traffic during summer, or a shift in criminal activity patterns tied to local events.

July 2024 marked a stark contrast in Denbigh’s crime trends, with vehicle crime and theft from the person both doubling from zero to one incident each. This sudden increase, though small in absolute terms, is notable given the previous month’s zero reports for both categories. Burglary also rose by 50%, from two to three incidents, potentially linked to the summer period when homes are more likely to be unoccupied during the day. Conversely, shoplifting, drugs offences, and other theft all declined significantly, with shoplifting falling 50% to two incidents and drugs offences dropping 66.7% to one incident. These decreases may reflect seasonal factors, such as reduced foot traffic in retail areas or a shift in criminal focus during the peak tourism season. The area’s violent crime rate—29 incidents, or 3.7 per 1,000 residents—was 30% above the UK average, highlighting a particular vulnerability in this category. Anti-social behaviour, at 2.6 per 1,000, was 79% above the UK average, a figure that could be influenced by the area’s compact built-up nature, where concentrated populations may amplify such incidents. Meanwhile, public order offences (0.6 per 1,000) were 6% below the UK average, suggesting that local enforcement or community initiatives may be having a mitigating effect in this specific category.

Denbigh’s crime rate in July 2024 (9.1 per 1,000 residents) represented a 5.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 9.6, indicating a slight but measurable downward trend. This decline, however, still leaves the area 8.3% above the UK average, underscoring the need for sustained monitoring. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately two crimes reported per day in July, a figure that may seem low but reflects the small population of 7,788 residents. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 110 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is slightly higher than the UK average in some categories but not universally. When compared to the previous month, the reduction in overall crime may be attributed to the end of school holidays, which can sometimes correlate with decreased juvenile activity and associated anti-social behaviour. However, the specific rise in vehicle crime and theft from the person remains unexplained by the data, highlighting the importance of contextual factors such as local events or changes in policing strategies. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that while Denbigh’s rates are elevated in certain categories, others—like public order offences and criminal damage—remain below the UK average, suggesting a combination of local conditions and national trends.