Harlech vs Rhuddlan

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    78/100
    Harlech North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      64/100
      Rhuddlan North Wales Police

      Harlech vs Rhuddlan Results

      A
      78/100
      Safe
      Harlech
      North Wales Police
      96 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.5% trend
      20% resolved
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      VS
      B
      64/100
      Average
      Rhuddlan
      North Wales Police
      235 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.3% trend
      26.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Harlech
      B Rhuddlan
      Safety Score
      78/100 Safe
      64/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      96
      235
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      91
      259
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.5%
      ↓9.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      26.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Harlech
      B Rhuddlan
      Violent Crime
      26 ↓33%
      125 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      37 ↑42%
      37 ↑6%
      Other Theft
      10 ↑233%
      10 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      0
      4 ↑0%
      Burglary
      3 ↓40%
      4 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      10 ↑25%
      19 ↓14%
      Drugs
      2 ↓33%
      7 ↑133%
      Public Order
      4 ↓20%
      14 ↑17%
      Robbery
      0
      1
      Shoplifting
      1
      6 ↓60%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2
      Other Crime
      3 ↑200%
      6 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Harlech safer than Rhuddlan?

      Harlech has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) and recorded 96 crimes in the last 12 months. Rhuddlan has a safety score of 64/100 (Average) with 235 crimes. Harlech scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Harlech vs Rhuddlan?

      Harlech shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rhuddlan shows -9.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Harlech and Rhuddlan?

      In Harlech, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (37 incidents). In Rhuddlan, it is Violent Crime (125 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Harlech and Rhuddlan?

      Harlech recorded 37 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rhuddlan recorded 37. 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 Rhuddlan?

      Violent crime in Harlech totalled 26 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 125 in Rhuddlan. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Harlech and Rhuddlan 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%). Rhuddlan recorded 259 crimes previously (now 235, -9.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Harlech and Rhuddlan?

      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 Rhuddlan has 26.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Harlech and Rhuddlan?

      Harlech falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Rhuddlan 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 Rhuddlan?

      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 Rhuddlan on a crime map?

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

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