Ruthin crime figures: 37 offences reported in September, up 6% on August

Ruthin recorded 37 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, up 6% on August (35), according to the latest street-level figures published by North Wales Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 19 reports, or 51% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour (4) and other theft (3).

Neighbourhood officers currently list anti-social behaviour and criminal activity, drugs and visibility, community engagement and partnership working as their priorities for the area.

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	19	18	+1
Anti-social behaviour	4	5	−1
Public order	3	1	+2
Shoplifting	3	5	−2
Other theft	3	2	+1
Criminal damage and arson	2	2	0
Vehicle crime	1	0	new
Burglary	1	1	0
Other crime	1	0	new
Possession of weapons	0	1	−1
Total	37	35	+2

Where it was reported

1. On or near Greenfield Road: 8
2. On or near Canol-y-dre: 5
3. On or near Borthyn: 3
4. On or near Clwyd Street: 2
5. On or near Maes Ffynnon: 2
6. On or near Llys Famau: 2

Police move each report to a nearby anonymised point before publishing, so “on or near” a street does not mean the incident happened on that street.

What has happened since

• Under investigation: 28
• Unable to prosecute suspect: 3
• Investigation complete; no suspect identified: 2

Figures are from North Wales Police street-level data on data.police.uk, published monthly about two months in arrears. They count reports, not convictions, and can be revised.