Total Crime Rate
65.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ruthin Road area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Alyn Valley , and the 169th highest crime rate of 353 local areas in Denbighshire .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Ruthin Road (CH7 5LH) in the last 12 months was 65.5 per 1,000 residents and was 46.9% higher than the Alyn Valley average (44.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Shoplifting with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 17.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -43.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ruthin Road (CH7 5LH), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Petrol Station, where police recorded 12 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Park/Open Space (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Alyn Valley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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