Harlech vs Ruthin
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Harlech vs Ruthin Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Harlech safer than Ruthin?
Harlech has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) and recorded 96 crimes in the last 12 months. Ruthin has a safety score of 35/100 (Below Average) with 495 crimes. Harlech scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Harlech vs Ruthin?
Harlech shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.5% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Harlech and Ruthin?
In Harlech, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (37 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 Harlech and Ruthin?
Harlech recorded 37 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 Harlech vs Ruthin?
Violent crime in Harlech totalled 26 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 Harlech and Ruthin 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%). Ruthin recorded 480 crimes previously (now 495, +3.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Harlech 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. Harlech has a resolution rate of 20% and Ruthin has 16%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Harlech and Ruthin?
Harlech 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 Harlech 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 Harlech or Ruthin on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Harlech and Ruthin. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.