Denbigh vs Rhyl — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Denbigh

LL16 · Denbighshire

62

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences30
  • Anti-social behaviour9
  • Shoplifting6

Rhyl

LL18 · Denbighshire

307

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences139
  • Anti-social behaviour72
  • Public order22

Denbigh has less crime — 62 vs 307 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Rhyl recorded substantially more crime than Denbigh in April 2026 — 307 incidents compared to 62, a 5.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Denbigh sees higher rates of Shoplifting (6), while Rhyl has more Public order (22). Denbigh is below the national average while Rhyl is above, making Denbigh the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Denbigh or Rhyl safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Denbigh recorded fewer crimes than Rhyl — 62 vs 307 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Denbigh is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Denbigh and Rhyl?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Denbigh saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Rhyl had more Public order. Overall, Denbigh recorded fewer total crimes (62 vs 307).

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