Crime in Denbigh: statistics, rates and trends
679 crimes were recorded in Denbigh in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Denbigh at a glance
- Crime trends in Denbigh
- Types of crime in Denbigh
- Denbigh compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Denbigh
- Streets with the most crime in Denbigh
- What happened after crimes were reported in Denbigh
- Population and deprivation in Denbigh
- Questions about crime in Denbigh
- About this data
679 crimes were recorded in Denbigh in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 299 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Denbigh has the 576th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Denbigh | Denbighshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 679 | 11,075 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 82.3 | 112.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,246 | 98,202 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Denbigh was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,133 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (679). Over the whole period it fell 24%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 679 | 82.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 759 | 92.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 850 | 103.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 934 | 113.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,133 | 137.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 875 | 106.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 852 | 103.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 884 | 107.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 899 | 109.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 62 |
| June 2026 | 60 |
| May 2026 | 59 |
| April 2026 | 48 |
| March 2026 | 74 |
| February 2026 | 45 |
| January 2026 | 61 |
| December 2025 | 49 |
| November 2025 | 56 |
| October 2025 | 56 |
| September 2025 | 56 |
| August 2025 | 53 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Denbigh over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest falls were in public order (-23%) and shoplifting (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 299 | 36.3 | 1.06 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 136 | 16.5 | 1.08 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 6.3 | 0.93 | +4% |
| Public order | 46 | 5.6 | 0.84 | -23% |
| Shoplifting | 45 | 5.5 | 0.66 | -18% |
| Other theft | 37 | 4.5 | 0.70 | -5% |
| Other crime | 20 | 2.4 | 1.15 | +0% |
| Burglary | 16 | 1.9 | 0.55 | +14% |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.2 | 0.37 | -23% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.7 | 0.75 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.6 | 0.74 | +400% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.5 | 0.10 | -56% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 0.27 | +50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Denbigh
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Denbigh recorded 299 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 44.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Denbigh
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Denbigh recorded 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 20.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Denbigh
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Denbigh recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Denbigh
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Denbigh recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Denbigh
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Denbigh recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Denbigh
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Denbigh recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Denbigh
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Denbigh recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Denbigh
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Denbigh recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Denbigh
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Denbigh recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Denbigh
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Denbigh recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Denbigh
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Denbigh recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Denbigh
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Denbigh recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Denbigh
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Denbigh recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Denbigh, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Denbigh.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Denbigh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruthin | 516 | 87.6 | +6% |
| Kinmel Bay | 1,037 | 109.6 | +33% |
| Rhyl | 5,588 | 204.1 | +148% |
| Holywell (Flintshire) | 981 | 112.9 | +37% |
| Abergele | 774 | 84.6 | +3% |
| Prestatyn | 1,403 | 86.5 | +5% |
| Bagillt | 475 | 87.1 | +6% |
| Mold | 1,233 | 119.9 | +46% |
2 areas within Denbigh, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Denbigh Caledfryn Henllan had the highest rate (141.3 per 1,000) and Denbigh Lower the lowest (42.7). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denbigh Caledfryn Henllan | Neighbourhood | 5,207 | 736 | 141.3 |
| Denbigh Lower | Neighbourhood | 4,688 | 200 | 42.7 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Denbigh over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 45 |
| On or near High Street | 40 |
| On or near Supermarket | 30 |
| On or near Pen Y Graig | 27 |
| On or near Myddelton Avenue | 26 |
| On or near Maes Mathonwy | 20 |
| On or near B5382 | 19 |
| On or near Maes Y Dre | 19 |
| On or near Ael-Y-Bryn | 17 |
| On or near A543 | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Denbigh over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 229 | 33.7% |
| Not recorded | 136 | 20.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 102 | 15.0% |
| Under investigation | 91 | 13.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 4.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 27 | 4.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 3.8% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 2.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 2.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.3% |
Denbigh has an estimated population of 8,246. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Denbigh sits in decile 6.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Denbigh |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.1% |
| Social rented homes | 18.6% |
| Private rented homes | 17.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 16.5% |
Is Denbigh a safe place to live?
Denbigh recorded 82.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Denbigh?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 299 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (136).
Is crime in Denbigh going up or down?
Recorded crime in Denbigh was down 11% on the year before: 679 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 759 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Denbigh?
Denbigh is policed by North Wales. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Denbigh. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.