Dewi vs Ruthin

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    64/100
    Dewi North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      35/100
      Ruthin North Wales Police

      Dewi vs Ruthin Results

      A
      64/100
      Average
      Dewi
      North Wales Police
      314 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.5% trend
      2.8% 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 Dewi
      B Ruthin
      Safety Score
      64/100 Average
      35/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      314
      495
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      351
      480
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.5%
      ↑3.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      2.8%
      16%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dewi
      B Ruthin
      Violent Crime
      72 ↓25%
      241 ↑11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      58 ↑23%
      89 ↓6%
      Other Theft
      5 ↓87%
      32 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↑0%
      7 ↓36%
      Burglary
      1 ↓67%
      16 ↑7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      16 ↑14%
      33 ↓15%
      Drugs
      16 ↑300%
      10 ↑150%
      Public Order
      17 ↓19%
      29 ↓15%
      Shoplifting
      118 ↑5%
      15 ↓35%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      4
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      7 ↑250%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓25%
      12 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      A Dewi is the safer choice — scoring 64/100 vs 35/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dewi safer than Ruthin?

      Dewi has a safety score of 64/100 (Average) and recorded 314 crimes in the last 12 months. Ruthin has a safety score of 35/100 (Below Average) with 495 crimes. Dewi scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dewi vs Ruthin?

      Dewi shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.5% — 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 Dewi and Ruthin?

      In Dewi, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (118 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 Dewi and Ruthin?

      Dewi recorded 58 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 Dewi vs Ruthin?

      Violent crime in Dewi totalled 72 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 Dewi and Ruthin in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dewi recorded 351 crimes (now 314, a change of -10.5%). Ruthin recorded 480 crimes previously (now 495, +3.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dewi 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. Dewi has a resolution rate of 2.8% and Ruthin has 16%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dewi and Ruthin?

      Dewi 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 Dewi 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 Dewi or Ruthin on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.