Llangollen vs Ruthin

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    49/100
    Llangollen North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      35/100
      Ruthin North Wales Police

      Llangollen vs Ruthin Results

      A
      49/100
      Average
      Llangollen
      North Wales Police
      412 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.1% trend
      5.3% 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 Llangollen
      B Ruthin
      Safety Score
      49/100 Average
      35/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      412
      495
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      497
      480
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓17.1%
      ↑3.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      5.3%
      16%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Llangollen
      B Ruthin
      Violent Crime
      176 ↓7%
      241 ↑11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      75 ↓23%
      89 ↓6%
      Other Theft
      21 ↓25%
      32 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      13 ↑333%
      7 ↓36%
      Burglary
      7 ↓30%
      16 ↑7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      36 ↓42%
      33 ↓15%
      Drugs
      11 ↓8%
      10 ↑150%
      Public Order
      19 ↓53%
      29 ↓15%
      Shoplifting
      48 ↑60%
      15 ↓35%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓75%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      4
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑50%
      7 ↑250%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓88%
      12 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      A Llangollen is the safer choice — scoring 49/100 vs 35/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Llangollen safer than Ruthin?

      Llangollen has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) and recorded 412 crimes in the last 12 months. Ruthin has a safety score of 35/100 (Below Average) with 495 crimes. Llangollen scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Llangollen vs Ruthin?

      Llangollen shows a year-on-year crime trend of -17.1% — 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 Llangollen and Ruthin?

      In Llangollen, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (176 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 Llangollen and Ruthin?

      Llangollen recorded 75 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 Llangollen vs Ruthin?

      Violent crime in Llangollen totalled 176 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 Llangollen and Ruthin in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Llangollen recorded 497 crimes (now 412, a change of -17.1%). Ruthin recorded 480 crimes previously (now 495, +3.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Llangollen 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. Llangollen has a resolution rate of 5.3% and Ruthin has 16%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Llangollen and Ruthin?

      Llangollen 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 Llangollen 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 Llangollen or Ruthin on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Llangollen 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.