Denbighshire Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Denbighshire’s crime profile in November 2025 reveals a starkly uneven distribution of criminal activity, with violence and sexual offences dominating the landscape. At 9.5 per 1,000 residents, the area’s crime rate is 30.1% above the UK average, a gap that reflects both the prominence of violent crime and the relative underperformance of property crime categories compared to national benchmarks. The breakdown shows that 42.4% of all crimes fall under violence and sexual offences, a category that itself exceeds the UK average by 56%. This imbalance is further compounded by high rates of anti-social behaviour (51% above UK average) and public order offences (70% above), which may indicate challenges in managing community tensions or enforcing public spaces. Seasonal factors, such as the dark evenings of November and the commercial pressures of Black Friday, likely contribute to this pattern, as shoplifting (43% above UK average) and criminal damage (51% above) also rise. Vehicle crime and burglary are significantly lower than the UK average—by 75% and 67%, respectively—which could be attributed to Denbighshire’s rural character, where fewer vehicles are present in public spaces and homes may be more securely occupied. However, the high incidence of violent crime, particularly in comparison to the UK, raises questions about local safety measures and the effectiveness of community-based policing strategies. This data illustrates an area where the risk of personal harm is elevated, even as property crime remains relatively contained.

November saw a 100% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from 16 to 32 incidents, a shift that may reflect seasonal demand or changes in local enforcement patterns. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson surged by 42.1%, potentially linked to Bonfire Night activities or increased property neglect during colder months. In contrast, burglary rates fell by 59.3%, from 27 to 11 incidents, suggesting a possible improvement in home security measures or a reduction in opportunistic theft. Vehicle crime, however, remained 75% below the UK average, a trend that could be attributed to lower traffic volumes or effective local policing strategies. The dominance of violent crime—accounting for over 40% of all incidents—highlights a stark imbalance in Denbighshire’s crime mix compared to the UK, where violence and sexual offences average 2.6 per 1,000. This disparity underscores the need for targeted interventions in areas with high concentrations of violent incidents.

Denbighshire’s crime rate in November 2025 rose to 9.5 per 1,000 residents, a 12.3% increase from the previous month’s 8.5. This places the area 30.1% above the UK average, reflecting a significant divergence from national trends. Daily crime figures reveal 31 reported incidents per day, highlighting the persistent presence of crime in local communities. Over the course of November, one crime occurred for every 105 residents, a metric that underscores the frequency of incidents in a relatively small population of 98,202. While this monthly exposure is consistent with past patterns, the upward trend since October suggests a need for continued monitoring. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Denbighshire’s crime profile is not only higher than the UK average but also affected by violent and anti-social crimes, which may reflect local social dynamics or unmet community needs.