Ruthin Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

For a town of 5,720 residents, 25 crimes in January 2026 equate to one reported crime for every 229 residents over the course of the month. This places Ruthin well below the UK average crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000, with its rate of 4.4 per 1,000 representing a 35.3% deficit. The most prevalent crime type was anti-social behaviour, accounting for 28% of all incidents, followed by violence and sexual offences (24%) and other crime (12%). Seasonal factors appear to have influenced the pattern, with shorter daylight hours and post-holiday retail quietness likely contributing to lower outdoor crime rates typically associated with January. The breakdown shows a marked contrast between local trends and national averages, with anti-social behaviour significantly exceeding the UK rate (29% above) while violent crime remains lower (56% below the national average). This suggests a combination of local community dynamics and broader UK crime profiles, with Ruthin's smaller population and potentially stronger social cohesion helping to temper more common crime types seen in larger urban areas.

January 2026 saw a 72.7% decrease in violence and sexual offences compared to December 2025, dropping from 22 to 6 incidents. This sharp reduction may reflect seasonal patterns, with post-holiday periods often associated with lower levels of alcohol-fuelled violence. Conversely, possession of weapons rose by 100% (from 0 to 1 incident), other crime increased by 100% (from 0 to 3), and burglary also doubled (from 1 to 2). These increases, while modest in absolute terms, suggest potential shifts in criminal activity. Anti-social behaviour remains high compared to the UK average, with its rate of 1.2 per 1,000 (28% of all crimes) 29% above the national figure of 0.9 per 1,000. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences in Ruthin are 56% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000, indicating a localised success in addressing this category. The data also shows that 'other crime' is 212% above the UK average, highlighting specific challenges in this category that may warrant closer examination by local authorities.

Ruthin's crime rate in January 2026 (4.4 per 1,000) marked a 41.9% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.5 per 1,000, reflecting a significant improvement in local safety. On a daily basis, this translates to approximately 1 crime reported per day over the 31-day period, a figure that would be considered low for a built-up area of this size. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate of 1 crime per 229 residents places Ruthin among the safer communities in the UK, with its overall rate remaining 35.3% below the national average. This contrast is particularly evident in categories like violence and sexual offences, where Ruthin's rate is 56% below the UK figure. However, the localised spike in 'other crime' (212% above the UK average) suggests areas for targeted intervention. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that while Ruthin's crime rate is relatively low, certain categories require attention to maintain this positive trend.