Ruthin vs Valley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    35/100
    Ruthin North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Valley North Wales Police

      Ruthin vs Valley Results

      A
      35/100
      Below Average
      Ruthin
      North Wales Police
      495 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.1% trend
      16% resolved
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      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Valley
      North Wales Police
      164 crimes / 12m
      ↑42.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ruthin
      B Valley
      Safety Score
      35/100 Below Average
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      495
      164
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      480
      115
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.1%
      ↑42.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ruthin
      B Valley
      Violent Crime
      241 ↑11%
      45 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      89 ↓6%
      52 ↑53%
      Other Theft
      32 ↑10%
      10 ↑150%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓36%
      1 ↑0%
      Burglary
      16 ↑7%
      5
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      33 ↓15%
      11 ↑10%
      Drugs
      10 ↑150%
      3 ↑0%
      Public Order
      29 ↓15%
      11 ↑22%
      Shoplifting
      15 ↓35%
      25 ↑1150%
      Bicycle Theft
      4
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑250%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑33%
      1 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ruthin safer than Valley?

      Ruthin has a safety score of 35/100 (Below Average) and recorded 495 crimes in the last 12 months. Valley has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 164 crimes. Valley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ruthin vs Valley?

      Ruthin shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Valley shows +42.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ruthin and Valley?

      In Ruthin, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (241 incidents). In Valley, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (52 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ruthin and Valley?

      Ruthin recorded 89 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Valley recorded 52. 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 Ruthin vs Valley?

      Violent crime in Ruthin totalled 241 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 45 in Valley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ruthin and Valley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ruthin recorded 480 crimes (now 495, a change of +3.1%). Valley recorded 115 crimes previously (now 164, +42.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ruthin and Valley?

      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. Ruthin has a resolution rate of 16% and Valley has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ruthin and Valley?

      Ruthin falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Valley 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 Ruthin and Valley?

      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 Ruthin or Valley on a crime map?

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

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