Rhyl Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Rhyl’s crime rate in February 2025 reached 13.7 per 1,000 residents, more than doubling the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This stark divergence underscores the area’s distinct crime profile, shaped by its status as a coastal resort town with a mix of tourist activity and local communities. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 38.7% of all incidents (140 cases), with a rate of 5.3 per 1,000 — 126% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, at 2.2 per 1,000 (16.0% of total crimes), and shoplifting emerged as a significant concern, with a rate of 2.0 per 1,000 — 223% above the UK average. These patterns may be influenced by Rhyl’s proximity to popular coastal attractions, which could contribute to higher levels of public order issues and retail-related crime. February, as a winter month, typically sees reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull, yet the persistent high rates of violence and anti-social behaviour suggest underlying challenges that may not be seasonally driven. The area’s built-up nature within Denbighshire likely plays a role in concentrating certain crime types, particularly those tied to social interactions and commercial spaces. While the overall crime rate decreased slightly from January (15.7 per 1,000), the monthly exposure of one crime per 73 residents highlights the need for sustained attention to these trends.

February 2025 saw sharp increases in specific crime categories, with possession of weapons surging by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents), other theft rising 92.3% (13 to 25), and robbery increasing by 50% (2 to 3). These spikes, particularly in weapons possession, may partly explain the elevated violence rate of 5.3 per 1,000 — 126% above the UK average of 2.4 per 1,000. While theft from the person fell by 66.7% (from 3 to 1), this decline contrasts with the broader trend of rising property-related crimes, such as shoplifting (2.0 per 1,000 — 223% above UK average) and anti-social behaviour (2.2 per 1,000 — 127% above UK average). Residents should be aware of the persistent gap in violent crime rates, which remain high compared to national figures. The drop in vehicle crime (73% below UK average) and burglary (26% below UK average) offers some localised relief, but the overall profile remains heavily skewed towards property and anti-social offences.

Rhyl’s crime rate in February 2025 stood at 13.7 per 1,000 residents, a 13.0% decrease from the previous month’s 15.7 per 1,000. While this decline suggests a slight moderation in overall activity, the rate remains 104.5% above the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. Daily crime figures show 13 crimes reported each day in February, translating to one reported crime for roughly every 73 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure highlights persistent challenges despite the drop from January. When compared to the UK, Rhyl’s crime profile continues to diverge significantly, with violent and anti-social crimes far exceeding national averages. The population context underscores that even a modest rate in a smaller area like Rhyl can result in a high frequency of incidents relative to residents. This contrast with the UK average may reflect local factors such as the town’s coastal character, which could attract transient populations or create environments where certain crimes are more likely to occur.