Penycae and Ruabon South vs Ruthin

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    65/100
    Penycae and Ruabon South North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      35/100
      Ruthin North Wales Police

      Penycae and Ruabon South vs Ruthin Results

      A
      65/100
      Safe
      Penycae and Ruabon South
      North Wales Police
      241 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.4% trend
      8.7% 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 Penycae and Ruabon South
      B Ruthin
      Safety Score
      65/100 Safe
      35/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      241
      495
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      242
      480
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.4%
      ↑3.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      8.7%
      16%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Penycae and Ruabon South
      B Ruthin
      Violent Crime
      83 ↑9%
      241 ↑11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      52 ↑58%
      89 ↓6%
      Other Theft
      15 ↓65%
      32 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓29%
      7 ↓36%
      Burglary
      5 ↓38%
      16 ↑7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      17 ↓6%
      33 ↓15%
      Drugs
      2 ↓67%
      10 ↑150%
      Public Order
      13 ↓35%
      29 ↓15%
      Shoplifting
      41 ↑71%
      15 ↓35%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      4
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      7 ↑250%
      Other Crime
      7 ↑40%
      12 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      A Penycae and Ruabon South is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 35/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Penycae and Ruabon South safer than Ruthin?

      Penycae and Ruabon South has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) and recorded 241 crimes in the last 12 months. Ruthin has a safety score of 35/100 (Below Average) with 495 crimes. Penycae and Ruabon South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Penycae and Ruabon South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.4% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Penycae and Ruabon South and Ruthin?

      In Penycae and Ruabon South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (83 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 Penycae and Ruabon South and Ruthin?

      Penycae and Ruabon South recorded 52 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 Penycae and Ruabon South vs Ruthin?

      Violent crime in Penycae and Ruabon South totalled 83 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 Penycae and Ruabon South and Ruthin in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Penycae and Ruabon South recorded 242 crimes (now 241, a change of -0.4%). Ruthin recorded 480 crimes previously (now 495, +3.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Penycae and Ruabon South 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. Penycae and Ruabon South has a resolution rate of 8.7% and Ruthin has 16%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Penycae and Ruabon South and Ruthin?

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

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Penycae and Ruabon South 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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