Denbigh Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In January 2025, Denbigh’s overall crime rate stood at 6.7 per 1,000 residents, marking a 5.6% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This built-up area within Denbighshire exhibited a stark imbalance between crime types: violent crimes (24 incidents) outnumbered property crimes (11 incidents) by a significant margin, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 46.2% of all recorded crimes. This dominance of violent crime contrasts with the UK average, where such offences make up 24% of the total. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 23.1%, while criminal damage and arson contributed 9.6% of the total. Seasonal factors likely influence these figures; January’s post-holiday period, shorter daylight hours, and reduced retail footfall may have shifted crime patterns towards interpersonal conflicts and minor disturbances. The area’s violent crime rate (3.1 per 1,000) exceeds the UK average by 24%, suggesting local dynamics such as community tensions or specific environmental factors may contribute to this trend. Property crime, by contrast, remained well below UK averages for categories like shoplifting (84% below) and vehicle crime (76% below), reflecting the area’s lower population density and fewer commercial hubs. The interplay between these figures highlights the need to address violent crime while maintaining the current low levels of property-related incidents.

January 2025 saw significant fluctuations in crime trends. Violent crimes decreased by 22.6% compared to the previous month, dropping from 31 to 24 incidents, while criminal damage and arson surged by 400%, rising from 1 to 5 cases. Theft from the person and vehicle crime both doubled, increasing from 0 to 1 incident each, which could signal emerging vulnerabilities in personal safety or vehicle security. Conversely, shoplifting fell sharply by 66.7% (from 3 to 1), aligning with January’s typically lower retail footfall and colder weather. Denbigh’s violent crime rate (3.1 per 1,000) is 24% above the UK average, a disparity that may reflect local factors such as community interactions or unmet policing needs. Anti-social behaviour (1.5 per 1,000) also exceeded the UK average by 53%, suggesting heightened social tensions or challenges in managing public spaces. Residents may find the 400% increase in criminal damage and arson particularly concerning, as it indicates a sudden spike in deliberate property destruction that could signal underlying issues such as youth activity or disputes.

Denbigh’s crime rate in January 2025 (6.7 per 1,000) represents an 8.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.3 per 1,000, reflecting a measurable improvement in local safety. Over the course of the month, this translated to roughly 2 crimes reported per day, a figure that, while low, underscores the persistent presence of criminal activity in the built-up area. On a population-scaled basis, 1 crime occurred for every 150 residents, a monthly aggregate that provides context for individual risk levels. This rate is lower than the UK average, which may be attributed to Denbigh’s relatively small population and rural-adjacent character. The previous month’s rate (7.3) suggests a gradual decline in overall crime, potentially influenced by seasonal factors such as the end of the festive period and reduced social gatherings. While the daily crime count remains modest, the 1-in-150 figure highlights that no resident is entirely immune to the risk of crime, even in a low-rate environment. This comparative perspective reinforces the importance of maintaining current policing strategies while addressing the specific vulnerabilities highlighted in the monthly breakdown.