Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL16 · Denbighshire
50
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LL14 · Wrexham
120
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Denbigh has less crime — 50 vs 120 incidents in February 2026.
Ruabon recorded notably higher crime than Denbigh in February 2026 — 120 vs 50 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Denbigh sees higher rates of Other theft (8), while Ruabon has more Vehicle crime (30). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Denbigh recorded fewer crimes than Ruabon — 50 vs 120 incidents. That is 58% fewer crimes. Denbigh is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Denbigh saw higher rates of Other theft while Ruabon had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Denbigh recorded fewer total crimes (50 vs 120).