Llay vs Ruthin

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    49/100
    Llay North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      35/100
      Ruthin North Wales Police

      Llay vs Ruthin Results

      A
      49/100
      Average
      Llay
      North Wales Police
      349 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.6% trend
      8.3% 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 Llay
      B Ruthin
      Safety Score
      49/100 Average
      35/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      349
      495
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      310
      480
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑12.6%
      ↑3.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      8.3%
      16%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Llay
      B Ruthin
      Violent Crime
      144 ↓2%
      241 ↑11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      60 ↑2%
      89 ↓6%
      Other Theft
      17 ↑31%
      32 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↑0%
      7 ↓36%
      Burglary
      9 ↑80%
      16 ↑7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      35 ↓5%
      33 ↓15%
      Drugs
      25 ↑32%
      10 ↑150%
      Public Order
      41 ↑242%
      29 ↓15%
      Shoplifting
      8 ↑60%
      15 ↓35%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      4
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      7 ↑250%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓50%
      12 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Llay safer than Ruthin?

      Llay has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) and recorded 349 crimes in the last 12 months. Ruthin has a safety score of 35/100 (Below Average) with 495 crimes. Llay scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Llay vs Ruthin?

      Llay shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12.6% — 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 Llay and Ruthin?

      In Llay, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (144 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 Llay and Ruthin?

      Llay recorded 60 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 Llay vs Ruthin?

      Violent crime in Llay totalled 144 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 Llay and Ruthin in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Llay recorded 310 crimes (now 349, a change of +12.6%). Ruthin recorded 480 crimes previously (now 495, +3.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Llay 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. Llay has a resolution rate of 8.3% and Ruthin has 16%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Llay and Ruthin?

      Llay 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 Llay 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 Llay or Ruthin on a crime map?

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

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