Ruthin Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Ruthin’s October 2023 crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents places it 36.3% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, a consistent trend that underscores the area’s relatively low crime profile. Violence and sexual offences accounted for the largest share of reported crimes, making up 48.3% of the total (14 incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour at 17.2% (five incidents). This distribution reflects a pattern where violent crime dominates, yet Ruthin’s rate for this category remains 7% below the UK average. The seasonal context of October—marked by darker evenings, the clocks going back, and the approach of Halloween—may have influenced crime patterns, particularly in retail areas where shoplifting increased sharply. While anti-social behaviour decreased by 44.4%, the rise in property-related offences suggests a possible shift in criminal focus. The area’s low overall crime rate, combined with its rural-urban balance as a built-up area within Denbighshire, may contribute to this profile. Unlike larger cities, Ruthin’s smaller population and lower density could reduce opportunities for certain crimes, though targeted retail environments may still attract specific offences. The data aligns with broader trends in smaller towns where community cohesion and limited public spaces may deter some forms of crime, though seasonal and localized factors can still drive spikes in specific categories.

October 2023 saw a 200% surge in shoplifting, rising from one to three incidents, a sharp contrast to the 44.4% decline in anti-social behaviour, which dropped from nine to five. This shift highlights a potential reallocation of criminal activity, with property-related offences increasing while public order issues decreased. Shoplifting, now accounting for 10.3% of total crimes, remains 14% below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, suggesting Ruthin’s retail environment may be less targeted than national trends. Meanwhile, violent crimes—14 in total—dominated the breakdown at 48.3% of all incidents, a rate of 2.5 per 1,000 that is 7% below the UK average for this category. Other theft and criminal damage also rose by 100%. These fluctuations may reflect seasonal factors, such as Halloween and darker evenings, which could influence retail crime patterns.

Ruthin’s crime rate in October 2023 rose by 3.5% compared to the previous month, moving from 4.9 to 5.1 per 1,000 residents. This slight increase, however, remains well below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. Locally, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 197 residents over the course of October, a figure that contextualises the rate within the area’s population. On a daily basis, Ruthin saw an average of one crime per 31 days, a low frequency that contrasts with larger urban centres. When scaled to the area’s 5,720 residents, the 29 total crimes reported represent a manageable proportion of the population, suggesting that while crime is present, it is not pervasive. This daily and monthly context provides a practical lens for residents to gauge their personal risk, particularly when compared to broader UK trends where crime rates are consistently higher.