Ruthin Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Ruthin's June 2023 crime rate of 8.4 per 1,000 residents placed it just 1.2% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000, marking a modest but notable position in the national context. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 41.7% of total incidents (20 cases), a figure 20% higher than the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 27.1% (13 cases), with rates 55% above the national average, suggesting a potential link to seasonal factors such as increased social activity during the summer months. Other theft, at 10.4% (5 cases), also exceeded the UK average by 38%, though this category remains relatively low in absolute terms. The data aligns with Ruthin's character as a small, built-up area within a rural county, where community dynamics and seasonal changes may influence crime patterns. June's transition into summer, with longer days and the onset of tourism, likely contributed to the rise in public order offences and anti-social behaviour, which may reflect increased foot traffic in local areas. However, the sharp decline in criminal damage and arson (66.7% drop) and shoplifting (50% drop) suggests that seasonal factors could also temper certain types of crime, particularly those tied to vandalism or retail theft. The overall crime profile for June reflects a balance between persistent challenges in violent and anti-social offences and a reduction in property-related crimes, a pattern consistent with Ruthin's historical trend of fluctuating crime rates influenced by local and national conditions.

June 2023 saw a dramatic 100% increase in public order offences, rising from zero to four incidents. This spike, coupled with a 100% rise in both 'other crime' and burglary, points to a sudden shift in the crime mix. Violent crimes, the most common category at 20 incidents (41.7% of total), remained 20% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour surged 55% higher than the national rate. Shoplifting and criminal damage and arson fell by 50% and 66.7% respectively, indicating a possible seasonal dip in property-related offences. The 100% increase in public order crimes, which includes disorder and noise disturbances, may partly reflect the start of summer tourism in the area. For residents, the sharp rise in public order offences—now accounting for 8.3% of total crimes—offers a tangible insight into local safety concerns, particularly in public spaces during the warmer months.

Ruthin's crime rate in June 2023 rose to 8.4 per 1,000 residents, marking a 33.4% increase from the previous month's 6.3 per 1,000. This upward trend contrasts with the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000, placing Ruthin just 1.2% below the national figure. Daily crime statistics reveal that Ruthin experienced approximately 2 crimes per day in June, a figure that, while modest, reflects the area's relatively small population of 5,720. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 119 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the frequency of incidents within the community. This rate is consistent with Ruthin's historical pattern of low-to-moderate crime levels, though the recent surge in violent and anti-social offences suggests a shift in local dynamics. The population-scaled perspective underscores that even small increases in crime can have a noticeable impact on residents' perceptions of safety, particularly in a close-knit community where incidents are more likely to be known to neighbours.