North Wales Police

Is Rhyl South West Safe?

Crime statistics for Rhyl South West. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 12 months: February 2025 – January 2026 909 crimes
11 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

909 Crimes (last 12 months)
13.5% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓22.4% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 909 total crimes recorded in Rhyl South West

Violent Crime
411 45.2%
Anti-Social Behaviour
151 16.6%
Shoplifting
96 10.6%
Criminal Damage & Arson
71 7.8%
Public Order
52 5.7%
Other Theft
38 4.2%
Drugs
26 2.9%
Other Crime
18 2%
Vehicle Crime
13 1.4%
Burglary
13 1.4%
Possession of Weapons
10 1.1%
Bicycle Theft
8 0.9%
Theft from Person
2 0.2%
Robbery
0 0%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Rhyl South West — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rhyl South West safe?

Rhyl South West has a CrimeRadar safety score of 11/100, rated High Crime. A total of 909 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 22.4% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Rhyl South West are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Rhyl South West in the last 12 months?

909 crimes were recorded in Rhyl South West in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 22.4% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,172 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 411 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Rhyl South West?

The most common crime in Rhyl South West is Violent Crime, with 411 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 45.2% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Rhyl South West increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Rhyl South West is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 22.4% — from 1,172 crimes in the previous 12 months to 909 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Rhyl South West?

Rhyl South West has a safety score of 11 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Rhyl South West compare to the North Wales Police average?

Rhyl South West has a safety score of 11/100, while the North Wales Police force area average is 67/100. Rhyl South West is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Rhyl South West?

13.5% of crimes recorded in Rhyl South West resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by North Wales Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Rhyl South West?

411 violent crimes were recorded in Rhyl South West in the last 12 months — representing 45.2% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 151 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Rhyl South West last updated?

The crime data for Rhyl South West was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Rhyl South West with other areas?

You can compare Rhyl South West with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.