Denbigh Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

February 2025 marked a significant spike in Denbigh's crime profile, with violence and sexual offences emerging as the most striking outlier compared to the UK average. The overall crime rate of 7.7 per 1,000 residents—14.9% above the national average of 6.7 per 1,000—reflects a persistent challenge for local authorities. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 45% of all incidents, with a rate of 3.5 per 1,000. This figure is 49% higher than the UK average, underscoring a regional disparity in violent crime prevalence. Shoplifting followed closely, contributing 16.7% of total crimes at a rate of 1.3 per 1,000, 110% above the UK average. These two categories, along with anti-social behaviour (15.0% of total crimes, 24% above the UK average), formed the bulk of the area's criminal activity. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity—may have influenced patterns, though the spike in shoplifting suggests factors unrelated to seasonal inactivity. Denbigh's built-up character, combined with its position within Denbighshire, likely amplifies localised crime trends, particularly in areas with high foot traffic or retail presence. While the overall rate remains elevated, direct links to specific geographic or demographic factors, requiring further analysis.

February 2025 saw a 900% surge in shoplifting, rising from 1 to 10 incidents—a sharp increase that outpaced all other crime categories. This spike contrasts with a 33.3% decline in other theft, suggesting shifting criminal priorities. Violent crimes remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 45% of all incidents, with a rate of 3.5 per 1,000—49% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour also rose significantly, though not as sharply as shoplifting, while burglary and drugs each saw a 100% increase from zero to one incident. These fluctuations highlight a combination of local conditions and crime patterns. The absence of major holidays in February may have contributed to the rise in shoplifting, possibly linked to increased retail activity during the pre-spring period. Residents may find the 900% increase in shoplifting particularly notable, as it indicates a need for heightened vigilance in retail areas.

Denbigh's crime rate in February 2025 rose to 7.7 per 1,000 residents, a 15.3% increase from the previous month's 6.7 per 1,000. This places the area 14.9% above the UK average, reflecting a persistent trend in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the built-up area recorded an average of 2 crimes per day over the 28-day period, highlighting the frequency of incidents in a relatively small population. Monthly exposure reveals that one crime occurred for roughly every 130 residents, a figure that contextualises the impact of crime on the community. With a population of 7,788, this means the local population faces a higher risk compared to the national average, though specific comparisons to UK daily figures remain unquantified. The shift from January to February suggests seasonal factors may be influencing patterns, though the absence of major holidays in February complicates direct causal links. This rate aligns with the area's character as a built-up region within Denbighshire, where concentrated populations and limited rural dispersal may amplify localised incidents.