Denbigh Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Denbigh’s overall crime rate in September 2025 stood at 7.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 2.7% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This slight edge over the national figure contrasts with the area’s profile as a small, likely rural or semi-rural built-up area where crime rates tend to be lower than in major urban centres. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 46.4% of all reported incidents, significantly higher than the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 (28% above). Anti-social behaviour followed at 19.6%, also exceeding the UK average by 20%, suggesting a pattern of community-level tensions or disruptions. Public order offences, though smaller in volume, were 11% above the UK average. Seasonal factors may have played a role, as September marks the start of the academic year, with university freshers and back-to-school activities potentially contributing to spikes in violent and anti-social incidents. The data also shows a marked disparity in crime types: while shoplifting was 18% below the UK average, bicycle theft was 329% above, a figure that may reflect local vulnerabilities or specific demographic patterns. The interplay of these trends underscores the need for tailored local insights, as the area’s crime profile diverges from the national picture in both magnitude and composition.

September 2025 saw sharp month-on-month changes in specific crime categories. 'Other crime' surged by 200%, rising from 1 to 3 incidents, a jump that could indicate unreported or under-recorded activities. Bicycle theft also doubled, increasing from 0 to 2, a trend possibly linked to seasonal shifts in cycling patterns or local infrastructure. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 80%, from 5 to 1 incidents, a drop that may reflect seasonal lulls or successful community interventions. Anti-social behaviour decreased by 31.3%, from 16 to 11, suggesting a possible reduction in disruptive activities during the month. However, violence and sexual offences remained a persistent concern, with their rate (3.3 per 1,000) 28% above the UK average, highlighting a critical area for local policing focus. The sharp contrast between categories—such as shoplifting’s 18% deficit versus bicycle theft’s 329% surplus—reveals uneven risk profiles. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the 200% increase in 'Other crime', which, while unspecified, may warrant heightened vigilance in certain areas or activities.

Denbigh’s crime rate in September 2025 was 7.2 per 1,000, a 5.6% increase from the previous month’s rate of 6.8 per 1,000. This uptick, though modest, suggests a gradual rise in reported incidents over the summer-to-autumn transition. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day in September, a figure that, while low, reflects the local context of a small built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 139 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average when scaled to population size. This statistic, while not directly comparable to national figures, illustrates the relative safety of Denbigh compared to larger, more densely populated regions. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that the 7.2 per 1,000 rate translates to 56 total crimes for 7,788 residents, a number that, when contextualised, appears manageable for a community of this size. However, the 2.7% gap from the UK average must be interpreted cautiously, as local factors—such as rural isolation, community cohesion, or policing strategies—may contribute to the disparity. The comparison highlights both the area’s strengths in maintaining lower crime rates and the need to address specific vulnerabilities, such as the elevated rates of violence and sexual offences.