Rhyl West vs Ruabon

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Rhyl West North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      57/100
      Ruabon North Wales Police

      Rhyl West vs Ruabon Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Rhyl West
      North Wales Police
      3,207 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.2% trend
      16.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      57/100
      Average
      Ruabon
      North Wales Police
      299 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.8% trend
      2.7% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rhyl West
      B Ruabon
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      57/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      3,207
      299
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,808
      291
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑14.2%
      ↑2.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.4%
      2.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rhyl West
      B Ruabon
      Violent Crime
      1,187 ↑4%
      106 ↓21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      561 ↑4%
      66 ↑20%
      Other Theft
      153 ↑22%
      19 ↑36%
      Vehicle Crime
      30 ↑50%
      5 ↑25%
      Burglary
      85 ↑21%
      10 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      266 ↑25%
      28 ↓10%
      Drugs
      137 ↑4%
      13 ↑86%
      Public Order
      223 ↑8%
      19 ↑6%
      Robbery
      17 ↑6%
      0
      Shoplifting
      402 ↑67%
      20 ↑54%
      Theft from Person
      21 ↑62%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      34 ↑89%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      35 ↑3%
      4 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      56 ↑47%
      8 ↑14%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ruabon is the safer choice — scoring 57/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rhyl West safer than Ruabon?

      Rhyl West has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,207 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 West vs Ruabon?

      Rhyl West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +14.2% — meaning total crimes rose 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 West and Ruabon?

      In Rhyl West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,187 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 West and Ruabon?

      Rhyl West recorded 561 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 West vs Ruabon?

      Violent crime in Rhyl West totalled 1,187 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 West and Ruabon in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rhyl West recorded 2,808 crimes (now 3,207, a change of +14.2%). Ruabon recorded 291 crimes previously (now 299, +2.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rhyl 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. Rhyl West has a resolution rate of 16.4% and Ruabon has 2.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rhyl West and Ruabon?

      Rhyl 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 Rhyl 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 Rhyl West or Ruabon on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Rhyl West 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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