Denbighshire Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Denbighshire's crime profile in February 2024 was marked by a pronounced imbalance between violent and property crimes. The overall crime rate stood at 8.3 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 16.9% above the UK average of 7.1. This disparity is evident in the breakdown of reported incidents: violence and sexual offences accounted for 44.1% of all crimes, with 361 cases recorded, while property crimes represented just 24.3% (199 cases). This pattern may reflect the area's mix of rural and semi-urban environments, where community tensions or social dynamics in more populated centres could contribute to higher rates of violent incidents. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, comprising 19.9% of crimes, suggesting persistent challenges in managing public conduct. Seasonally, February's low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull may have influenced crime trends, with fewer opportunities for property-related offences but higher indoor conflicts. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.5 per 1,000, meaning Denbighshire's rate is 48% higher, a significant divergence that could indicate local factors such as under-resourced community support systems or concentrated areas of vulnerability. While property crime rates remain below the UK average for categories like shoplifting (7% below) and vehicle crime (77% below), the dominance of violent crime suggests a need for targeted interventions addressing root causes rather than surface-level incidents.

February 2024 saw notable shifts in Denbighshire's crime profile, with robbery cases surging by 100% (from 0 to 2 incidents), a stark anomaly that may point to isolated but alarming trends. Possession of weapons also rose by 42.9% (7 to 10 cases), potentially linked to increased tensions or unaddressed mental health issues. Conversely, bicycle theft plummeted by 80% (from 5 to 1), reflecting seasonal inactivity or improved security measures. The violent crime category, which constitutes 44.1% of all reported incidents, remained 48% above the UK average, with 3.7 per 1,000 residents affected. This contrast with property crimes, which accounted for only 24.3% of the total, highlights a critical imbalance in the area's crime mix. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.7 per 1,000 (19.9% of all crimes), was 62% above the UK average, underscoring a persistent challenge in managing public conduct. Residents might find the 10% drop in burglary (from 22 to 19 cases) reassuring, though the rate remains 33% below the UK average, a trend that could be attributed to Denbighshire's rural character, where fewer high-density areas exist for such crimes.

Denbighshire's crime rate in February 2024 (8.3 per 1,000 residents) marked a 3.9% decrease from the previous month's rate of 8.7, indicating a slight but notable improvement in overall safety. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 28 crimes per day, a figure that, while specific to Denbighshire, offers a tangible sense of local crime frequency. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 120 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, when compared to the population of 98,202, suggests a relatively low but uneven distribution of incidents. This rate is higher than the UK average, which may be influenced by Denbighshire's unique demographic and geographic profile. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the absolute number of crimes is manageable, the concentration of violent offences—particularly violence and sexual offences (3.7 per 1,000) and anti-social behaviour (1.7 per 1,000)—suggests localized pressures that could benefit from targeted community engagement. The decrease in the previous month's rate may align with seasonal factors, as February's pre-spring lull could have reduced opportunities for certain crimes, though the persistent gap between Denbighshire and the UK average for violent offences remains a concern requiring further attention.