Ruabon vs Shotton Higher

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    57/100
    Ruabon North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      38/100
      Shotton Higher North Wales Police

      Ruabon vs Shotton Higher Results

      A
      57/100
      Average
      Ruabon
      North Wales Police
      299 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.8% trend
      2.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      38/100
      Below Average
      Shotton Higher
      North Wales Police
      527 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.9% trend
      6.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ruabon
      B Shotton Higher
      Safety Score
      57/100 Average
      38/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      299
      527
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      291
      537
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.8%
      ↓1.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      2.7%
      6.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ruabon
      B Shotton Higher
      Violent Crime
      106 ↓21%
      194 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      66 ↑20%
      70 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      19 ↑36%
      31 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↑25%
      11 ↓8%
      Burglary
      10 ↑100%
      17 ↑55%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      28 ↓10%
      32 ↓14%
      Drugs
      13 ↑86%
      2 ↓67%
      Public Order
      19 ↑6%
      31 ↓28%
      Robbery
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      20 ↑54%
      122 ↑47%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↓71%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑300%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑14%
      13 ↓7%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ruabon safer than Shotton Higher?

      Ruabon has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) and recorded 299 crimes in the last 12 months. Shotton Higher has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) with 527 crimes. Ruabon scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ruabon vs Shotton Higher?

      Ruabon shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Shotton Higher shows -1.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ruabon and Shotton Higher?

      In Ruabon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (106 incidents). In Shotton Higher, it is Violent Crime (194 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ruabon and Shotton Higher?

      Ruabon recorded 66 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shotton Higher recorded 70. 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 Ruabon vs Shotton Higher?

      Violent crime in Ruabon totalled 106 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 194 in Shotton Higher. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ruabon and Shotton Higher in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ruabon recorded 291 crimes (now 299, a change of +2.8%). Shotton Higher recorded 537 crimes previously (now 527, -1.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ruabon and Shotton Higher?

      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. Ruabon has a resolution rate of 2.7% and Shotton Higher has 6.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ruabon and Shotton Higher?

      Ruabon falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Shotton Higher 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 Ruabon and Shotton Higher?

      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 Ruabon or Shotton Higher on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ruabon and Shotton Higher. 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.