Rhyl East vs Ruabon

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    42/100
    Rhyl East North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      57/100
      Ruabon North Wales Police

      Rhyl East vs Ruabon Results

      A
      42/100
      Below Average
      Rhyl East
      North Wales Police
      459 crimes / 12m
      ↓3% trend
      14.6% 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 Rhyl East
      B Ruabon
      Safety Score
      42/100 Below Average
      57/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      459
      299
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      473
      291
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3%
      ↑2.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.6%
      2.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rhyl East
      B Ruabon
      Violent Crime
      190 ↓16%
      106 ↓21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      85 ↓3%
      66 ↑20%
      Other Theft
      30 ↑7%
      19 ↑36%
      Vehicle Crime
      13 ↑86%
      5 ↑25%
      Burglary
      17 ↑21%
      10 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      55 ↑45%
      28 ↓10%
      Drugs
      7 ↓70%
      13 ↑86%
      Public Order
      25 ↑32%
      19 ↑6%
      Shoplifting
      18 ↑200%
      20 ↑54%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑33%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓17%
      4 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      9 ↓31%
      8 ↑14%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rhyl East safer than Ruabon?

      Rhyl East has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) and recorded 459 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 Rhyl East vs Ruabon?

      Rhyl East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3% — 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 Rhyl East and Ruabon?

      In Rhyl East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (190 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 Rhyl East and Ruabon?

      Rhyl East recorded 85 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 Rhyl East vs Ruabon?

      Violent crime in Rhyl East totalled 190 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 Rhyl East and Ruabon in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rhyl East recorded 473 crimes (now 459, a change of -3%). Ruabon recorded 291 crimes previously (now 299, +2.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rhyl East 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. Rhyl East has a resolution rate of 14.6% and Ruabon has 2.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rhyl East and Ruabon?

      Rhyl East 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 Rhyl East 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 Rhyl East or Ruabon on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Rhyl East and Ruabon. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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