Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL20 · Denbighshire
26
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LL14 · Wrexham
120
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Llangollen has less crime — 26 vs 120 incidents in February 2026.
Ruabon recorded substantially more crime than Llangollen in February 2026 — 120 incidents compared to 26, a 4.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Llangollen sees higher rates of Shoplifting (4) and Public order (4), while Ruabon has more Vehicle crime (30) and Anti-social behaviour (19). 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, Llangollen recorded fewer crimes than Ruabon — 26 vs 120 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Llangollen is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Llangollen saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Ruabon had more Vehicle crime and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Llangollen recorded fewer total crimes (26 vs 120).