Penycae and Ruabon South vs Ruabon

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    65/100
    Penycae and Ruabon South North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      57/100
      Ruabon North Wales Police

      Penycae and Ruabon South vs Ruabon Results

      A
      65/100
      Safe
      Penycae and Ruabon South
      North Wales Police
      241 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.4% trend
      8.7% 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 Penycae and Ruabon South
      B Ruabon
      Safety Score
      65/100 Safe
      57/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      241
      299
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      242
      291
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.4%
      ↑2.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      8.7%
      2.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Penycae and Ruabon South
      B Ruabon
      Violent Crime
      83 ↑9%
      106 ↓21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      52 ↑58%
      66 ↑20%
      Other Theft
      15 ↓65%
      19 ↑36%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓29%
      5 ↑25%
      Burglary
      5 ↓38%
      10 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      17 ↓6%
      28 ↓10%
      Drugs
      2 ↓67%
      13 ↑86%
      Public Order
      13 ↓35%
      19 ↑6%
      Shoplifting
      41 ↑71%
      20 ↑54%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      4 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      7 ↑40%
      8 ↑14%
      Overall Verdict
      A Penycae and Ruabon South is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 57/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Penycae and Ruabon South safer than Ruabon?

      Penycae and Ruabon South has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) and recorded 241 crimes in the last 12 months. Ruabon has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) with 299 crimes. Penycae and Ruabon South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Penycae and Ruabon South vs Ruabon?

      Penycae and Ruabon South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.4% — 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 Penycae and Ruabon South and Ruabon?

      In Penycae and Ruabon South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (83 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 Penycae and Ruabon South and Ruabon?

      Penycae and Ruabon South recorded 52 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 Penycae and Ruabon South vs Ruabon?

      Violent crime in Penycae and Ruabon South totalled 83 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 Penycae and Ruabon South and Ruabon in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Penycae and Ruabon South recorded 242 crimes (now 241, a change of -0.4%). Ruabon recorded 291 crimes previously (now 299, +2.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Penycae and Ruabon South 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. Penycae and Ruabon South has a resolution rate of 8.7% and Ruabon has 2.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Penycae and Ruabon South and Ruabon?

      Penycae and Ruabon South 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 Penycae and Ruabon South 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 Penycae and Ruabon South or Ruabon on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Penycae and Ruabon South 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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