Denbighshire Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

September 2025 marked a continued upward trend in Denbighshire's overall crime rate, which stood at 8.7 per 1,000 residents — 17.6% above the UK average of 7.4. The area's crime profile remained heavily skewed towards violent and anti-social offences, which together accounted for 61.1% of all reported crimes. Violence and sexual offences (362 incidents) were the most prevalent category, with a rate of 3.7 per 1,000 — 43% above the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour (162 cases) and criminal damage (70 cases) followed closely, both exceeding UK averages by 45% and 32% respectively. This pattern aligns with Denbighshire's character as a mixed rural-urban district with significant commuter flows and a seasonal influx of students during the freshers' period. The month's climate, with shorter evenings and the return to school, may have contributed to increased social tensions and property damage. While property crimes (228 incidents) were lower than violent crimes, their share of the total (26.6%) still reflected the influence of local retail hubs and transport infrastructure. The data suggests a combination of seasonal transitions and persistent community-level challenges, with no single factor dominating the crime profile this month.

September 2025 saw a notable shift in Denbighshire's crime mix, with violent crimes making up 42.2% of all reported incidents — a significant increase compared to property crimes (26.6%). This trend was most pronounced in the rise of drug-related offences, which surged by 92.9% from August to 27 cases, far exceeding the UK average for this category by 15%. Conversely, vehicle crime plummeted by 86.2% to just four incidents, likely reflecting the end of the summer holiday season and reduced traffic congestion. Theft from the person also rose by 50%, climbing from two to three cases, though this remained well below the UK average. The data highlights a stark contrast between the sharp increase in drugs offences and the steep declines in vehicle-related crimes, suggesting that seasonal factors and local events may have played a role in these divergent trends. For residents, the most immediate concern appears to be the surge in drug-related activity, which now accounts for 3.2% of all crimes — a 15% increase above the UK average. This spike may be linked to the return of students to local universities.

Denbighshire's crime rate in September 2025 fell by 17.9% compared to the previous month, dropping from 10.7 to 8.7 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the typical seasonal pattern observed in the area, where crime rates tend to ease as summer evenings give way to shorter daylight hours and the focus of community activity shifts inward. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 29 crimes per day in September — a figure that, while significant, is consistent with the region's historical trends. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 114 residents reported experiencing a crime, a measure that contextualises the impact of crime on the local population. This monthly exposure rate is higher than the UK average for similar-sized areas, reflecting the persistent challenges faced by Denbighshire's communities. When viewed through the lens of population size, the 98,202 residents of Denbighshire saw 858 crimes reported — a rate that, while lower than August, remains 17.6% above the UK average. This comparison underscores the area's unique position within the broader UK crime profile, where local factors such as rural-urban dynamics and seasonal transitions continue to shape the crime picture.