Ruthin Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Ruthin's overall crime rate in September 2024 stood at 5.8 per 1,000 residents, 24.7% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This marks one of the lowest monthly rates recorded for the area in recent years, reflecting a consistent trend of lower-than-average crime levels in this built-up area of Denbighshire. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 39.4% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (24.2%) and vehicle crime (9.1%). While the area's violent crime rate (2.3 per 1,000) is 12% below the UK average, anti-social behaviour remains a notable concern, with a rate 20% higher than the national average. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and university freshers—likely contributes to fluctuations in anti-social behaviour and public order incidents. Despite this, Ruthin's crime profile continues to demonstrate resilience, with property crimes comprising only 21% of total reports (7 out of 33). The low burglary rate (0.2 per 1,000) and minimal criminal damage (0.4 per 1,000) further underscore the area's relatively secure environment, though the 135% above UK average for 'other crime' highlights an unusual spike in unclassified incidents that warrant closer attention.

September 2024 saw significant shifts in Ruthin's crime profile, with vehicle crime surging by 100% (from 0 to 3 incidents) and 'other crime' doubling to 2 reported cases. This contrasts with a 42.9% decline in anti-social behaviour, which fell from 14 to 8 cases, potentially linked to the start of the academic term and reduced late-night activity. Violence and sexual offences also rose by 18.2% (11 to 13), though they remain 12% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour's rate (1.4 per 1,000) is 20% above the UK average (1.2 per 1,000), indicating a persistent challenge for local authorities. Meanwhile, public order offences fell 11% below the UK average (0.5 vs 0.6 per 1,000), and criminal damage and arson were 29% below the national rate. These variations suggest that Ruthin's crime mix is shaped by its character as a historic market town with a mix of residential and retail areas, where seasonal transitions and community dynamics influence specific offence types.

Ruthin's September 2024 crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 represents a 10.8% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.5 per 1,000, highlighting a continuing downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 1 crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure rate of 1 crime per 173 residents. This places Ruthin well within the UK's broader crime context, where the average resident faces 1 crime every 130 residents. With a population of 5,720, the low crime rate suggests that Ruthin's built-up area is relatively safe compared to other UK locations, though the 20% above UK average for anti-social behaviour remains a point of contrast. The 135% increase in 'other crime' compared to the UK average—despite being a small category—raises questions about unclassified incidents that may require further scrutiny. These statistics illustrate how Ruthin's unique demographic and geographic profile, as a historic market town with limited urban density, contributes to its distinct crime picture, which differs from both major cities and more industrialised regions.