Denbigh Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Denbigh's crime profile in November 2025 reveals a combination of local and national trends. With a total crime rate of 7.2 per 1,000 residents — 1.4% below the UK average — the built-up area within Denbighshire maintains a marginally safer position than the national benchmark. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 51.8% of all incidents (29 cases), a rate of 3.7 per 1,000. This figure is 44% above the UK average for the category, suggesting either heightened local vulnerabilities or specific risk factors unique to Denbigh. Anti-social behaviour (7 cases, 12.5%) and public order offences (7 cases, 12.5%) formed the next most significant categories, though the latter's rate (0.9 per 1,000) remains well below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. Seasonal context offers plausible explanations: November's dark evenings, coupled with Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping, may have contributed to the spike in public order and shoplifting incidents. However, the 17.1% decline in violent crimes from October could reflect seasonal patterns, with colder weather reducing outdoor congregation or increased police presence during peak shopping periods. The relatively low property crime rate (10 cases, 17.9% of total) — particularly shoplifting (0.5 per 1,000, 21% below UK average) — may indicate effective local retail security measures or a lower concentration of high-value goods in the area. While these statistics paint a nuanced picture, they underscore the importance of contextual factors in shaping crime patterns, rather than generic assumptions about rural or urban dynamics.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift in November 2025 was the 133.3% increase in public order offences, rising from 3 to 7 incidents. This surge, though still below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000 (a 91% gap), may be linked to Bonfire Night events and the extended darkness of November evenings, which can amplify tensions in public spaces. Concurrently, shoplifting increased by 100% (from 0 to 4 cases), potentially tied to Black Friday shopping activity, while robbery also doubled from 0 to 1 incident. These property-related spikes contrast with declines in other categories: criminal damage and arson fell by 25% (from 4 to 3), and 'other crime' dropped by 33.3% (from 3 to 2). Violent crimes, however, showed a notable 17.1% decrease from 35 to 29, bringing their rate to 3.7 per 1,000 — 44% above the UK average for this category. Residents may find the 29 violent crimes (51.8% of total) particularly concerning, as this proportion exceeds the UK's typical violent crime share.

Denbigh's crime rate in November 2025 remained stable at 7.2 per 1,000 residents, matching the previous month's figure. This consistency suggests no immediate spikes or dips in overall criminal activity, though localized shifts in specific categories warrant closer attention. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 2 reported crimes per day, a figure that aligns with the built-up nature of Denbigh but remains lower than many urban centres. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 139 residents, a ratio that reflects the area's relatively small population and possibly lower population density compared to larger cities. When viewed through a population-scaled lens, the crime rate is 1.4% below the UK average, a marginal difference that may indicate systemic factors such as local policing strategies or community engagement initiatives. However, the absence of a UK-wide daily crime comparison means this local metric must be interpreted cautiously, focusing instead on the specific context of Denbigh's built-up area within Denbighshire.