Mold West vs Ruabon

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    52/100
    Mold West North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      57/100
      Ruabon North Wales Police

      Mold West vs Ruabon Results

      A
      52/100
      Average
      Mold West
      North Wales Police
      390 crimes / 12m
      ↓25.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      57/100
      Average
      Ruabon
      North Wales Police
      299 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.8% trend
      2.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Mold West
      B Ruabon
      Safety Score
      52/100 Average
      57/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      390
      299
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      521
      291
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓25.1%
      ↑2.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      2.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Mold West
      B Ruabon
      Violent Crime
      168 ↓26%
      106 ↓21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      93 ↓26%
      66 ↑20%
      Other Theft
      17 ↑13%
      19 ↑36%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓73%
      5 ↑25%
      Burglary
      17 ↑89%
      10 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      42 ↓31%
      28 ↓10%
      Drugs
      8 ↑14%
      13 ↑86%
      Public Order
      19 ↓39%
      19 ↑6%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↓50%
      20 ↑54%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑100%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓85%
      4 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      14 ↑40%
      8 ↑14%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ruabon is the safer choice — scoring 57/100 vs 52/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Mold West safer than Ruabon?

      Mold West has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) and recorded 390 crimes in the last 12 months. Ruabon has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) with 299 crimes. Ruabon scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Mold West vs Ruabon?

      Mold West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -25.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ruabon shows +2.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Mold West and Ruabon?

      In Mold West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (168 incidents). In Ruabon, it is Violent Crime (106 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Mold West and Ruabon?

      Mold West recorded 93 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ruabon recorded 66. 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 Mold West vs Ruabon?

      Violent crime in Mold West totalled 168 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 106 in Ruabon. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Mold West and Ruabon in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Mold West recorded 521 crimes (now 390, a change of -25.1%). Ruabon recorded 291 crimes previously (now 299, +2.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Mold West and Ruabon?

      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. Mold West has a resolution rate of 0% and Ruabon has 2.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Mold West and Ruabon?

      Mold West falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Ruabon 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 Mold West and Ruabon?

      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 Mold West or Ruabon on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Mold West and Ruabon. 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.