Denbigh Central vs Penycae and Ruabon South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Denbigh Central North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Penycae and Ruabon South North Wales Police

      Denbigh Central vs Penycae and Ruabon South Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Denbigh Central
      North Wales Police
      320 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.1% trend
      17.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      65/100
      Safe
      Penycae and Ruabon South
      North Wales Police
      241 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.4% trend
      8.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Denbigh Central
      B Penycae and Ruabon South
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      320
      241
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      377
      242
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.1%
      ↓0.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.6%
      8.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Denbigh Central
      B Penycae and Ruabon South
      Violent Crime
      117 ↓17%
      83 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      64 ↓22%
      52 ↑58%
      Other Theft
      18 ↓5%
      15 ↓65%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓75%
      5 ↓29%
      Burglary
      7 ↓22%
      5 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      20 ↓57%
      17 ↓6%
      Drugs
      4 ↓64%
      2 ↓67%
      Public Order
      27 ↑23%
      13 ↓35%
      Robbery
      2
      0
      Shoplifting
      54 ↑74%
      41 ↑71%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓89%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      4 ↑100%
      7 ↑40%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Denbigh Central safer than Penycae and Ruabon South?

      Denbigh Central has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 320 crimes in the last 12 months. Penycae and Ruabon South has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 241 crimes. Penycae and Ruabon South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Denbigh Central vs Penycae and Ruabon South?

      Denbigh Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Penycae and Ruabon South shows -0.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Denbigh Central and Penycae and Ruabon South?

      In Denbigh Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (117 incidents). In Penycae and Ruabon South, it is Violent Crime (83 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Denbigh Central and Penycae and Ruabon South?

      Denbigh Central recorded 64 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Penycae and Ruabon South recorded 52. 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 Denbigh Central vs Penycae and Ruabon South?

      Violent crime in Denbigh Central totalled 117 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 83 in Penycae and Ruabon South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Denbigh Central and Penycae and Ruabon South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Denbigh Central recorded 377 crimes (now 320, a change of -15.1%). Penycae and Ruabon South recorded 242 crimes previously (now 241, -0.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Denbigh Central and Penycae and Ruabon South?

      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. Denbigh Central has a resolution rate of 17.6% and Penycae and Ruabon South has 8.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Denbigh Central and Penycae and Ruabon South?

      Denbigh Central falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Penycae and Ruabon South 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 Denbigh Central and Penycae and Ruabon South?

      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 Denbigh Central or Penycae and Ruabon South on a crime map?

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

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