Denbighshire Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Denbighshire’s overall crime rate for September 2024 stood at 8.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 14.3% above the UK average of 7.7. This figure reflects a persistent challenge in maintaining safety, particularly in the context of the area’s demographic and geographic profile. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (346 incidents, 40.1% of total), anti-social behaviour (175, 20.3%), and shoplifting (88, 10.2%). These patterns align with Denbighshire’s characteristics as a mixed rural-urban district with a significant presence of educational institutions, which may contribute to higher rates of anti-social behaviour and violence during the academic term. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and university freshers—likely plays a role in the surge of anti-social incidents and public order crimes. However, the area’s crime profile also shows notable disparities compared to the UK average, with violent crime remaining 34% higher and anti-social behaviour 54% above the national benchmark. Shoplifting rates, though lower than the UK average, still represent a significant portion of property-related crimes, potentially linked to the retail activity in local towns and villages. The data suggests that while Denbighshire’s crime rate has shown a month-on-month decline, the underlying trends point to systemic issues that require targeted interventions to address.

September 2024 saw a sharp 83.3% increase in vehicle crime, rising from six to 11 incidents. This jump, coupled with a 75% rise in theft from the person, points to potential vulnerabilities in local transport hubs or parking areas. Conversely, burglary and other theft crimes both declined significantly, with burglary falling by 54.5% and other theft dropping by 33.3%, possibly due to increased community engagement or seasonal changes in property activity. Violent crime, which remains 34% above the UK average, accounted for 40.1% of all crimes, underscoring ongoing challenges in managing public safety. Anti-social behaviour also remained elevated, 54% above the UK average, a trend that may be linked to the influx of students and the start of the academic term. These shifts highlight a combination of seasonal factors and local crime dynamics.

Denbighshire’s crime rate in September 2024 dropped by 17.6% compared to August, falling from 10.7 to 8.8 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with a broader seasonal pattern, as September typically sees a shift in community activity following the start of the academic year. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 29 crimes per day, a figure that may reflect the density of local amenities and public spaces. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate of 1-in-114 residents illustrates the frequency of crime within the community, though this remains a snapshot of a single month. The decrease in burglary and other theft crimes, which fell by 54.5% and 33.3% respectively, suggests targeted interventions or reduced opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the rise in vehicle crime and theft from the person highlights shifting vulnerabilities, particularly as local transport networks become busier with the return of students and staff.