Pensarn vs Rhuddlan

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    59/100
    Pensarn North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      64/100
      Rhuddlan North Wales Police

      Pensarn vs Rhuddlan Results

      A
      59/100
      Average
      Pensarn
      North Wales Police
      296 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.2% trend
      11.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      64/100
      Average
      Rhuddlan
      North Wales Police
      235 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.3% trend
      26.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Pensarn
      B Rhuddlan
      Safety Score
      59/100 Average
      64/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      296
      235
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      319
      259
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.2%
      ↓9.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      11.1%
      26.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pensarn
      B Rhuddlan
      Violent Crime
      124 ↓11%
      125 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      73 ↑9%
      37 ↑6%
      Other Theft
      12 ↑71%
      10 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓53%
      4 ↑0%
      Burglary
      10 ↓9%
      4 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      17 ↓53%
      19 ↓14%
      Drugs
      4 ↑300%
      7 ↑133%
      Public Order
      24 ↑14%
      14 ↑17%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      1
      Shoplifting
      16 ↑78%
      6 ↓60%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓33%
      6 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Rhuddlan is the safer choice — scoring 64/100 vs 59/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Pensarn safer than Rhuddlan?

      Pensarn has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) and recorded 296 crimes in the last 12 months. Rhuddlan has a safety score of 64/100 (Average) with 235 crimes. Rhuddlan scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Pensarn vs Rhuddlan?

      Pensarn shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Rhuddlan shows -9.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Pensarn and Rhuddlan?

      In Pensarn, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (124 incidents). In Rhuddlan, it is Violent Crime (125 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Pensarn and Rhuddlan?

      Pensarn recorded 73 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rhuddlan recorded 37. 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 Pensarn vs Rhuddlan?

      Violent crime in Pensarn totalled 124 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 125 in Rhuddlan. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Pensarn and Rhuddlan in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pensarn recorded 319 crimes (now 296, a change of -7.2%). Rhuddlan recorded 259 crimes previously (now 235, -9.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pensarn and Rhuddlan?

      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. Pensarn has a resolution rate of 11.1% and Rhuddlan has 26.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pensarn and Rhuddlan?

      Pensarn falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Rhuddlan 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 Pensarn and Rhuddlan?

      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 Pensarn or Rhuddlan on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Pensarn and Rhuddlan. 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.