Marchog vs Penycae and Ruabon South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    55/100
    Marchog North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Penycae and Ruabon South North Wales Police

      Marchog vs Penycae and Ruabon South Results

      A
      55/100
      Average
      Marchog
      North Wales Police
      279 crimes / 12m
      ↑19.2% trend
      6.8% 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 Marchog
      B Penycae and Ruabon South
      Safety Score
      55/100 Average
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      279
      241
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      234
      242
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑19.2%
      ↓0.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      6.8%
      8.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Marchog
      B Penycae and Ruabon South
      Violent Crime
      116 ↑2%
      83 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      61 ↑13%
      52 ↑58%
      Other Theft
      18 ↑80%
      15 ↓65%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↑100%
      5 ↓29%
      Burglary
      6 ↑0%
      5 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      24 ↓14%
      17 ↓6%
      Drugs
      20 ↑567%
      2 ↓67%
      Public Order
      21 ↑200%
      13 ↓35%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓50%
      41 ↑71%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓86%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      3
      7 ↑40%
      Overall Verdict
      B Penycae and Ruabon South is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 55/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Marchog safer than Penycae and Ruabon South?

      Marchog has a safety score of 55/100 (Average) and recorded 279 crimes in the last 12 months. Penycae and Ruabon South has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 241 crimes. Penycae and Ruabon South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Marchog shows a year-on-year crime trend of +19.2% — 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 Marchog and Penycae and Ruabon South?

      In Marchog, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (116 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 Marchog and Penycae and Ruabon South?

      Marchog recorded 61 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 Marchog vs Penycae and Ruabon South?

      Violent crime in Marchog totalled 116 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 Marchog and Penycae and Ruabon South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Marchog recorded 234 crimes (now 279, a change of +19.2%). Penycae and Ruabon South recorded 242 crimes previously (now 241, -0.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Marchog 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. Marchog has a resolution rate of 6.8% 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 Marchog and Penycae and Ruabon South?

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

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Marchog 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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