Bowydd and Rhiw vs Ruthin

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    67/100
    Bowydd and Rhiw North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      35/100
      Ruthin North Wales Police

      Bowydd and Rhiw vs Ruthin Results

      A
      67/100
      Safe
      Bowydd and Rhiw
      North Wales Police
      217 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.2% trend
      3.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      35/100
      Below Average
      Ruthin
      North Wales Police
      495 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.1% trend
      16% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bowydd and Rhiw
      B Ruthin
      Safety Score
      67/100 Safe
      35/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      217
      495
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      256
      480
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.2%
      ↑3.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      3.3%
      16%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bowydd and Rhiw
      B Ruthin
      Violent Crime
      98 ↓15%
      241 ↑11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      43 ↓41%
      89 ↓6%
      Other Theft
      16 ↑129%
      32 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      0 ↓100%
      7 ↓36%
      Burglary
      9 ↑125%
      16 ↑7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      14 ↓39%
      33 ↓15%
      Drugs
      3 ↑0%
      10 ↑150%
      Public Order
      14 ↑17%
      29 ↓15%
      Robbery
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      13 ↑30%
      15 ↓35%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      4
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓33%
      7 ↑250%
      Other Crime
      4 ↑0%
      12 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bowydd and Rhiw is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 35/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bowydd and Rhiw safer than Ruthin?

      Bowydd and Rhiw has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 217 crimes in the last 12 months. Ruthin has a safety score of 35/100 (Below Average) with 495 crimes. Bowydd and Rhiw scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bowydd and Rhiw vs Ruthin?

      Bowydd and Rhiw shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ruthin shows +3.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bowydd and Rhiw and Ruthin?

      In Bowydd and Rhiw, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (98 incidents). In Ruthin, it is Violent Crime (241 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bowydd and Rhiw and Ruthin?

      Bowydd and Rhiw recorded 43 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ruthin recorded 89. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Bowydd and Rhiw vs Ruthin?

      Violent crime in Bowydd and Rhiw totalled 98 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 241 in Ruthin. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bowydd and Rhiw and Ruthin in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bowydd and Rhiw recorded 256 crimes (now 217, a change of -15.2%). Ruthin recorded 480 crimes previously (now 495, +3.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bowydd and Rhiw and Ruthin?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Bowydd and Rhiw has a resolution rate of 3.3% and Ruthin has 16%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bowydd and Rhiw and Ruthin?

      Bowydd and Rhiw falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Ruthin is covered by North Wales Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Bowydd and Rhiw and Ruthin?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Bowydd and Rhiw or Ruthin on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bowydd and Rhiw and Ruthin. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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