Ruthin Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Ruthin’s crime rate in October 2025 stood at 5.2 per 1,000 residents, a figure 32.5% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This marks a continued trend of lower-than-average crime levels in the built-up area of Denbighshire, which is characterised by a mix of historic architecture, rural surroundings, and a small population of 5,720 residents. The most common crimes reported were violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 60% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (20%) and public order offences (10%). The dominance of violent crime in Ruthin contrasts with the UK average, where property-related offences typically hold a larger share. Seasonal factors in October, including the clocks going back and the onset of darker evenings, may have influenced patterns of activity, though the overall rate remains significantly lower than national levels. The area’s relatively low crime rate may be partly explained by its rural character, which tends to correlate with lower levels of certain types of crime, such as vehicle theft and criminal damage. However, the prominence of violence and sexual offences suggests that targeted local initiatives may be necessary to address these specific issues, particularly as Halloween and other seasonal events bring additional activity to the area.

Violence and sexual offences remained the most common crime type in October, comprising 60% of all incidents and 20% above the UK average. This category saw no month-on-month change, yet its prominence underscores local challenges in managing public safety. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, dropped by 40% from October 2024’s 10 incidents to 6 this month, suggesting targeted interventions may have had an effect. Conversely, vehicle crime surged by 100%, rising from zero to one incident—a sharp increase that may reflect seasonal factors, such as Halloween activities or increased vehicle movement during darker evenings. Public order offences also rose by 50%, from two to three, linked to the transition into winter and the timing of local events. Other theft and criminal damage both fell sharply, with other theft dropping 80% and criminal damage declining 50%, indicating possible success in addressing specific types of property crime.

Ruthin’s crime rate in October 2025 fell by 44.5% compared to September’s 9.4 per 1,000 residents, marking a significant drop. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 191 residents—a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents for local residents. Daily, the area saw approximately one crime per day, a rate that aligns with the broader trend of reduced activity in the built-up area. This decline contrasts with the UK average, which remains higher, though Ruthin’s overall rate remains 32.5% below national levels. The shift in crime mix also reflects a move away from property-related offences, which accounted for just 10% of total crimes this month, compared to 60% in violent crimes. This balance suggests a focus on addressing public safety concerns in the area, particularly around anti-social behaviour and violence, which saw reductions in reported incidents. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that, despite local fluctuations, Ruthin remains a comparatively safer place than the UK average.