Chirk South vs Penycae and Ruabon South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    67/100
    Chirk South North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      35/100
      Penycae and Ruabon South North Wales Police

      Chirk South vs Penycae and Ruabon South Results

      A
      67/100
      Safe
      Chirk South
      North Wales Police
      215 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.5% trend
      9.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      35/100
      Below Average
      Penycae and Ruabon South
      North Wales Police
      479 crimes / 12m
      ↑108.3% trend
      15.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chirk South
      B Penycae and Ruabon South
      Safety Score
      67/100 Safe
      35/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      215
      479
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      230
      230
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.5%
      ↑108.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      9.5%
      15.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chirk South
      B Penycae and Ruabon South
      Violent Crime
      84 ↓22%
      195 ↑153%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      56 ↑2%
      87 ↑149%
      Other Theft
      12 ↑71%
      30 ↑3%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↓71%
      16 ↑129%
      Burglary
      5 ↑25%
      17 ↑143%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      21 ↑11%
      43 ↑115%
      Drugs
      4 ↑100%
      13 ↑225%
      Public Order
      21 ↑31%
      25 ↑56%
      Shoplifting
      4 ↑33%
      36 ↑38%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      3
      Other Crime
      6 ↑0%
      12 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      A Chirk South is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 35/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chirk South safer than Penycae and Ruabon South?

      Chirk South has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 215 crimes in the last 12 months. Penycae and Ruabon South has a safety score of 35/100 (Below Average) with 479 crimes. Chirk South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Chirk South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Penycae and Ruabon South shows +108.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chirk South and Penycae and Ruabon South?

      In Chirk South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (84 incidents). In Penycae and Ruabon South, it is Violent Crime (195 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chirk South and Penycae and Ruabon South?

      Chirk South recorded 56 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Penycae and Ruabon South recorded 87. 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 Chirk South vs Penycae and Ruabon South?

      Violent crime in Chirk South totalled 84 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 195 in Penycae and Ruabon South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chirk South and Penycae and Ruabon South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chirk South recorded 230 crimes (now 215, a change of -6.5%). Penycae and Ruabon South recorded 230 crimes previously (now 479, +108.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chirk South 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. Chirk South has a resolution rate of 9.5% and Penycae and Ruabon South has 15.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chirk South and Penycae and Ruabon South?

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

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chirk South 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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