Ruabon vs Whitford

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    57/100
    Ruabon North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Whitford North Wales Police

      Ruabon vs Whitford Results

      A
      57/100
      Average
      Ruabon
      North Wales Police
      299 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.8% trend
      2.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      88/100
      Very Safe
      Whitford
      North Wales Police
      65 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.5% trend
      60% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ruabon
      B Whitford
      Safety Score
      57/100 Average
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      299
      65
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      291
      76
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.8%
      ↓14.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      2.7%
      60%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ruabon
      B Whitford
      Violent Crime
      106 ↓21%
      26 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      66 ↑20%
      10 ↓33%
      Other Theft
      19 ↑36%
      6 ↓45%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↑25%
      3 ↓40%
      Burglary
      10 ↑100%
      2 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      28 ↓10%
      7 ↑133%
      Drugs
      13 ↑86%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      19 ↑6%
      4 ↓20%
      Shoplifting
      20 ↑54%
      3 ↓40%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑300%
      0
      Other Crime
      8 ↑14%
      3
      Overall Verdict
      B Whitford is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 57/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ruabon safer than Whitford?

      Ruabon has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) and recorded 299 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitford has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) with 65 crimes. Whitford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ruabon vs Whitford?

      Ruabon shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Whitford shows -14.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ruabon and Whitford?

      In Ruabon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (106 incidents). In Whitford, it is Violent Crime (26 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ruabon and Whitford?

      Ruabon recorded 66 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitford recorded 10. 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 Whitford?

      Violent crime in Ruabon totalled 106 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 26 in Whitford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ruabon and Whitford 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%). Whitford recorded 76 crimes previously (now 65, -14.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ruabon and Whitford?

      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 Whitford has 60%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ruabon and Whitford?

      Ruabon falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Whitford 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 Whitford?

      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 Whitford on a crime map?

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