Denbighshire Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Denbighshire’s crime rate in October 2023 stood at 10.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 33.7% above the UK average of 8.0. This stark divergence from the national picture highlights the area’s unique challenges, particularly in violent crime. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 43.1% of all reported crimes, a rate (4.6 per 1,000) that is 70% higher than the UK average. Anti-social behaviour (1.9 per 1,000) and public order incidents (0.9 per 1,000) also exceeded national levels by 48% and 53% respectively, suggesting persistent issues with disorderly conduct. These patterns may be influenced by Denbighshire’s rural-urban mix, where densely populated towns like Rhyl and Wrexham host vibrant communities that can also become hotspots for conflict and anti-social activity. The seasonal context of October—darker evenings, the transition to British Summer Time, and Halloween—likely amplifies such trends, as reduced visibility and increased social gatherings may contribute to higher rates of public order and violent crime. Despite these challenges, the area’s burglary rate (0.3 per 1,000) remained 12% below the UK average, indicating that residential security measures or community vigilance may be effective in this category. The overall profile underscores the need for targeted interventions in areas with high concentrations of violent and disorderly incidents, while also recognising pockets where local efforts are yielding positive results.

October 2023 saw sharp increases in robbery (+200%) and theft from the person (+150%), with incidents rising from 2 to 6 and 2 to 5 respectively. These jumps, though small in absolute terms, highlight vulnerabilities in public spaces, possibly exacerbated by Halloween-related activity or reduced visibility during darker evenings. Conversely, burglary rose by 72.2% (18 to 31), suggesting a possible shift in criminal focus toward residential areas during the month. Vehicle crime fell by 16.7% (12 to 10), aligning with the UK average (0.5 per 1,000) for the first time this year. The sharp decline in bicycle theft (37.5%) and possession of weapons (37.5%) may reflect temporary deterrents such as increased patrols or seasonal changes in behaviour. The breakdown also reveals that Denbighshire’s rate for violence and sexual offences (4.6 per 1,000) is 70% above the UK average, a disparity that underscores the area’s distinct challenges compared to national trends.

Denbighshire’s crime rate in October 2023 (10.7 per 1,000 residents) represents a 4.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 11.2 per 1,000. This decline, though modest, suggests a potential stabilisation after a period of rising incidents. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 34 reported crimes each day, translating to roughly one crime for every 94 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure rate is a local metric and not directly comparable to national figures, it provides context for residents: over 1,000 crimes were recorded in a population of 98,202. The rate remains significantly higher than the UK average, but the month-on-month drop indicates a possible response to local initiatives or seasonal factors. For instance, the transition to darker evenings in October may have influenced patterns of anti-social behaviour and public order incidents.