Rhyl Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2023, Rhyl's crime rate of 14.5 per 1,000 residents placed it 93.3% above the UK average, underscoring a persistent challenge in maintaining public safety. The data reveals a clear imbalance between violent and property crime, with the former accounting for 46.8% of all reported incidents—double the share of property crimes (27.5%). This dominance of violent crime contrasts sharply with the UK profile, where violence and sexual offences typically make up around 16.3% of total crime. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, the post-Black Friday shopping lull, and the onset of darker evenings—may help explain some patterns. For instance, the 46.8% share of violent crimes includes 180 incidents of violence and sexual offences, a rate of 6.8 per 1,000 that is 163% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour also contributed significantly, with 55 incidents (14.3% of total) and a rate 100% above the national average. This suggests that factors such as the town's coastal location, which may attract transient populations during peak tourist seasons, could be playing a role. However, the seasonal dip in public order offences—down 51.2% from October—indicates that temporary factors, rather than systemic issues, may be influencing crime trends. The high rate of violent crime, coupled with the relatively lower proportion of property crime, raises questions about the area's social dynamics and policing priorities. While November's data does not confirm long-term trends, it highlights the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas such as the town centre and coastal promenades, where the combination of public spaces and transient populations may contribute to the current profile.

The balance between property and violent crime in November 2023 reveals a stark contrast: violent crimes accounted for 46.8% of total incidents, compared to 27.5% for property crimes. This shift may partly explain the 93.3% gap between Rhyl's rate and the UK average, where violent crime typically constitutes a smaller share of total reports. Among month-on-month changes, public order offences saw the most significant drop, falling by 51.2% from 43 to 21. This decline aligns with the end of the October half-term holidays, which often see spikes in anti-social behaviour. Conversely, possession of weapons rose by 66.7%, with 5 incidents reported in November compared to 3 in October—a figure that warrants attention given the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. Shoplifting also fell sharply by 40.4%, from 47 to 28, possibly linked to reduced foot traffic during the post-Black Friday shopping lull. The most notable UK comparison is in violence and sexual offences, which are 163% above the national average of 2.6 per 1,000. Residents may find the 40.4% drop in shoplifting particularly relevant, as it suggests a temporary reprieve in retail crime during the late autumn period.

Rhyl's crime rate in November 2023 stood at 14.5 per 1,000 residents, a 21.9% decrease from the previous month's rate of 18.6. This decline aligns with a broader seasonal pattern seen in coastal towns during late autumn, where reduced tourist activity and shorter evenings may temporarily lower public disorder incidents. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 13 crimes per day in November, a figure that reflects the localised nature of criminal activity rather than national trends. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 69 residents, placing Rhyl's monthly exposure slightly above the UK average for similar-sized built-up areas. The population context is critical here: with 26,476 residents, the rate of 14.5 per 1,000 translates to a tangible presence in daily life, particularly in high-traffic areas like the town centre and coastal walkways. The shift from October to November highlights how transient factors—such as the end of the summer tourist season and the onset of darker evenings—can influence crime patterns without necessarily reflecting underlying community safety issues.