Harlech vs Penycae and Ruabon South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    78/100
    Harlech North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Penycae and Ruabon South North Wales Police

      Harlech vs Penycae and Ruabon South Results

      A
      78/100
      Safe
      Harlech
      North Wales Police
      96 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.5% trend
      20% 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 Harlech
      B Penycae and Ruabon South
      Safety Score
      78/100 Safe
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      96
      241
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      91
      242
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.5%
      ↓0.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      8.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Harlech
      B Penycae and Ruabon South
      Violent Crime
      26 ↓33%
      83 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      37 ↑42%
      52 ↑58%
      Other Theft
      10 ↑233%
      15 ↓65%
      Vehicle Crime
      0
      5 ↓29%
      Burglary
      3 ↓40%
      5 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      10 ↑25%
      17 ↓6%
      Drugs
      2 ↓33%
      2 ↓67%
      Public Order
      4 ↓20%
      13 ↓35%
      Shoplifting
      1
      41 ↑71%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      3 ↑200%
      7 ↑40%
      Overall Verdict
      A Harlech is the safer choice — scoring 78/100 vs 65/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Harlech safer than Penycae and Ruabon South?

      Harlech has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) and recorded 96 crimes in the last 12 months. Penycae and Ruabon South has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 241 crimes. Harlech scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Harlech shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.5% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Harlech and Penycae and Ruabon South?

      In Harlech, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (37 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 Harlech and Penycae and Ruabon South?

      Harlech recorded 37 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 Harlech vs Penycae and Ruabon South?

      Violent crime in Harlech totalled 26 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 Harlech and Penycae and Ruabon South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Harlech recorded 91 crimes (now 96, a change of +5.5%). Penycae and Ruabon South recorded 242 crimes previously (now 241, -0.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Harlech 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. Harlech has a resolution rate of 20% 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 Harlech and Penycae and Ruabon South?

      Harlech 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 Harlech 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 Harlech or Penycae and Ruabon South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Harlech 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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