Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL16 · Denbighshire
62
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LL14 · Wrexham
119
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Denbigh has less crime — 62 vs 119 incidents in April 2026.
Ruabon recorded notably higher crime than Denbigh in April 2026 — 119 vs 62 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Denbigh sees higher rates of Shoplifting (6), while Ruabon has more Criminal damage & arson (17). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Denbigh recorded fewer crimes than Ruabon — 62 vs 119 incidents. That is 48% fewer crimes. Denbigh is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Denbigh saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Ruabon had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Denbigh recorded fewer total crimes (62 vs 119).