Denbigh Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Denbigh’s crime rate in June 2024 stood at 9.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 17.1% above the UK average of 8.2. For a community of 7,788 residents, this equates to 75 reported crimes over the month—roughly one incident for every 104 individuals. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41.3% of all incidents, significantly higher than the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000 (45% above). Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 21.3% of the total, also well above the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000 (50% above). These figures suggest a pattern of persistent challenges in managing interpersonal conflict and disorder, which may be exacerbated by the area’s character as a built-up town with a mix of residential and commercial spaces. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of the summer and the beginning of the tourist season—could contribute to increased foot traffic and associated pressures on local policing. While property crimes such as burglary and shoplifting remained relatively low compared to violent offences, the 4.0% rate of other theft and the 0.6% rate of shoplifting still reflect areas of concern, particularly as tourism activity intensifies. The higher-than-average rates for drug-related offences (90% above the UK average) and other crime categories (87% above) indicate potential gaps in addressing non-violent but disruptive criminal activity. These patterns may be influenced by the area’s proximity to rural zones, which could see different dynamics in illicit activity compared to more urban centres. The combination of these factors illustrates a community where violent and anti-social crimes dominate, necessitating targeted strategies to address root causes and mitigate risks during the summer months.

June 2024 saw marked fluctuations in specific crime categories, with other theft, public order, and shoplifting each doubling from their May totals. This surge in non-violent crimes may reflect increased foot traffic during the early summer season, particularly in areas with retail or leisure activity. Conversely, violence and sexual offences decreased by 8.8%, from 34 to 31 incidents, though they still remained 45% above the UK average. The sharp decline in possession of weapons—down 66.7% to one incident—suggests a possible reduction in related incidents during the month. Anti-social behaviour, which made up 21.3% of all crimes, also remained 50% above the UK average, highlighting persistent challenges in managing community disorder. For residents, the doubling of shoplifting incidents—now at 4 per 1,000 residents—may prompt heightened awareness in local businesses, particularly during the peak of the summer tourism season.

In June 2024, Denbigh's crime rate remained stable compared to May, with a 1.4% increase from 9.5 to 9.6 per 1,000 residents. This slight shift underscores the consistency of crime patterns in the area during the summer months. Locally, the daily crime count averaged approximately 2 incidents per day over June, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 104 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure provides a tangible sense of the frequency of crime in a community of Denbigh's size, where the population of 7,788 residents means each individual faces a 0.98% chance of being directly affected by a crime during June. The stability in the overall rate, despite fluctuations in specific crime types, suggests that broader systemic factors—such as local policing strategies or community engagement initiatives—may be maintaining a steady equilibrium. However, the absence of a UK-wide daily crime comparison means this local context must be interpreted independently of national trends.