Deganwy vs Ruthin — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Deganwy

LL31 · Conwy

61

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences27
  • Anti-social behaviour11
  • Criminal damage & arson5

Ruthin

LL15 · Denbighshire

34

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences19
  • Anti-social behaviour6
  • Burglary2

Ruthin has less crime — 34 vs 61 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Deganwy recorded notably higher crime than Ruthin in April 2026 — 61 vs 34 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Deganwy sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (5), while Ruthin has more Burglary (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Deganwy or Ruthin safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Ruthin recorded fewer crimes than Deganwy — 34 vs 61 incidents. That is 44% fewer crimes. Ruthin is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Deganwy and Ruthin?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Deganwy saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Ruthin had more Burglary. Overall, Ruthin recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 61).

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