Ruthin Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Ruthin's crime rate in March 2025 stood at 7.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 6.4% below the UK average of 7.8. This figure reflects a combination of local factors and broader national trends. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 54.8% of all incidents, a rate 47% above the UK average. This discrepancy may be partially explained by the area's character as a historic market town with a mix of residential and commercial spaces, where social interactions in public areas could contribute to higher reports of violence. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, at 16.7% of total crimes, though this rate was 4% below the UK average. The seasonal context of March—transitioning to spring with longer evenings—may influence patterns of activity, increasing opportunities for incidents in public spaces. While property crimes such as burglary and criminal damage rose significantly in March, these categories still remained below the UK average, with burglary at 4.8% and criminal damage at 11.9%. This suggests that while localised issues may be driving certain trends, the overall crime profile remains relatively stable compared to national benchmarks.

March 2025 saw a dramatic 400% surge in criminal damage and arson, rising from one to five incidents. This spike, coupled with a 100% increase in burglary and other theft, contrasts sharply with an 80% drop in shoplifting, which fell from five to one. The rise in property crimes highlights a shift in the crime mix, with violent crimes accounting for 54.8% of all reported incidents—significantly higher than the UK average of 47%. This imbalance suggests a localised factor driving violence, potentially linked to seasonal transitions as evenings lengthen. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour and public order offences remained below UK averages, with the latter 64% lower than the national figure. These variations underscore the need for targeted interventions in areas where violent crimes are concentrated, while the drop in shoplifting may reflect seasonal retail patterns or improved security measures in local businesses.

Ruthin's crime rate in March 2025 rose to 7.3 per 1,000 residents, a 7.6% increase from the previous month's 6.8. This shift places the area in a slightly more vulnerable position compared to its recent trend. On a daily basis, the area saw an average of one reported crime per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the concentrated nature of incidents in specific locations. Over the course of March, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 136 residents, a monthly aggregate that contextualises the risk within the population. This rate is lower than the UK average when considering the broader picture of daily crime distribution, though localised spikes in certain categories like criminal damage and arson suggest areas requiring focused attention. The population context highlights that, despite the overall low rate, the concentration of crimes in particular areas may still impact community perceptions of safety.