Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL11 · Wrexham
90
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LL15 · Denbighshire
26
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ruthin has less crime — 26 vs 90 incidents in February 2026.
Broughton recorded substantially more crime than Ruthin in February 2026 — 90 incidents compared to 26, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Broughton sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (12), while Ruthin has more Shoplifting (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ruthin recorded fewer crimes than Broughton — 26 vs 90 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Ruthin is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Broughton saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Ruthin had more Shoplifting. Overall, Ruthin recorded fewer total crimes (26 vs 90).