Denbighshire Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Denbighshire's crime rate in March 2024 stood at 8.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 13% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure highlights a significant outlier in the data: violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44.4% of all crimes, far exceeding the UK average by 42%. This category's dominance may reflect the area's unique social dynamics, particularly as the transition to spring brings changes in human activity patterns. The second most common crime type, anti-social behaviour (18.4% of total crimes), was also 38% above the UK average, suggesting persistent challenges in managing public order. By contrast, shoplifting (6.9% of total crimes) was 2% below the UK average, a small but notable deviation that could indicate effective local interventions or differences in retail environments. Seasonal factors may partly explain these trends: the lengthening evenings of March could contribute to increased social interactions in public spaces, influencing both violent and anti-social behaviour rates. The area's overall profile, with a higher-than-average rate of violent crime but lower rates in property-related categories like vehicle crime (57% below UK average), suggests a combination of urban and rural characteristics, though the exact balance of these factors remains to be fully explored.

Vehicle crime in Denbighshire saw a striking 111.1% increase from 9 to 19 incidents, a sharp rise that may partly explain the broader upward trend in overall crime. This category was 57% below the UK average, suggesting local factors such as reduced vehicle density or effective policing in this area. Shoplifting also rose by 22.9%, with 59 incidents reported—though this remained 2% below the UK average, indicating a nuanced local dynamic. Meanwhile, other crime fell by 19.0% to 17 incidents, a decrease that contrasts with the overall upward movement. The breakdown reveals that violence and sexual offences (44.4% of all crimes) were 42% above the UK average, a stark outlier that may reflect seasonal patterns as spring begins. These shifts underscore the importance of contextualising crime trends with both local and national benchmarks.

Denbighshire's crime rate in March 2024 rose 4.0% to 8.7 per 1,000 residents from 8.3 per 1,000 in February, marking a slight upward trend. This equates to roughly 27 crimes reported daily across the district, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents in local communities. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 116 residents, a monthly exposure rate that translates to a 1-in-116 chance for any given resident. While this figure is consistent with the area's historical profile, the increase from February suggests a need to monitor patterns. The population context remains crucial: with 98,202 residents, the absolute number of crimes (850) reflects both the scale of the area and the relative rate compared to the UK average. This daily and monthly breakdown helps residents understand the frequency of incidents in proportion to their community size, without overemphasising isolated events.