Rhosllanerchrugog Crime Overview
Rhosllanerchrugog is among the top 10 most dangerous small towns in Clwyd, and is among the top 20 most dangerous overall out of Clwyd's 142 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Rhosllanerchrugog in 2020 was 95 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to Clwyd's overall crime rate, coming in 15% higher than the Clwyd rate of 81 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Rhosllanerchrugog is the 73rd most dangerous small town, and the 603rd most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In March 2018, Rhosllanerchrugog had the worst crime rate in Clwyd for violence and sexual offences, with 485 crimes reported and a crime rate of 51 per 1,000 inhabitants. September 2017 was also a bad month for Rhosllanerchrugog residents, when it was Clwyd's most dangerous area for vehicle crime, recording 6 crimes at a rate of 0.63 per 1,000 residents. Rhosllanerchrugog recorded 4 reports of other crime during October 2016, making its crime rate of 0.42 the worst for other crime in Clwyd that month.
The most common crimes in Rhosllanerchrugog are violence and sexual offences, with 446 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 46. This is 6% higher than 2019's figure of 419 offences and a difference of 2.82 from 2019's crime rate of 44. Rhosllanerchrugog's least common crime is robbery, with 2 offences recorded in 2020, a decrease of 200% from 2019's figure of 6 crimes.
Compare Rhosllanerchrugog to other towns and cities
See how Rhosllanerchrugog shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Rhosllanerchrugog and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Rhosllanerchrugog Crime Map
Crime in Rhosllanerchrugog Compared To Clwyd
Summary of Crimes in Rhosllanerchrugog This Year
| Rhosllanerchrugog | Clwyd | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 222 | 23.14 | 13,239 | 26.22 | 13% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 3 | 0.31 | 282 | 0.56 | 81% safer |
| Burglary | 33 | 3.44 | 1,714 | 3.39 | 1.5% more dangerous |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 157 | 16.36 | 4,780 | 9.47 | 42% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 25 | 2.61 | 1,181 | 2.34 | 10% more dangerous |
| Other Crime | 16 | 1.67 | 933 | 1.85 | 11% safer |
| Other Theft | 60 | 6.25 | 2,753 | 5.45 | 13% more dangerous |
| Possession of Weapons | 4 | 0.42 | 224 | 0.44 | 4.8% safer |
| Public Order | 75 | 7.82 | 4,707 | 9.32 | 19% safer |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.21 | 155 | 0.31 | 48% safer |
| Shoplifting | 69 | 7.19 | 2,403 | 4.76 | 34% more dangerous |
| Vehicle Crime | 19 | 1.98 | 971 | 1.92 | 3.0% more dangerous |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 446 | 46.49 | 20,576 | 40.75 | 12% more dangerous |
Rhosllanerchrugog Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connah's Quay | 1,357 | 80.74 | 17% safer |
| Kinmel Bay and Towyn | 689 | 82.51 | 15% safer |
| Flint | 1,089 | 82.79 | 14% safer |
| Prestatyn | 1,561 | 83.21 | 14% safer |
| Mold | 864 | 85.35 | 11% safer |
| Rhosllanerchrugog | 909 | 94.75 | - |
| Abergele | 1,087 | 100.03 | 5% more dangerous |
| Llandudno | 2,367 | 114.45 | 17% more dangerous |
| Holywell | 1,205 | 129.04 | 27% more dangerous |
| Colwyn Bay | 1,476 | 139.23 | 32% more dangerous |
| Caia Park | 2,199 | 174.65 | 46% more dangerous |
Crime Over Time in Rhosllanerchrugog
View crime percentage over time forRhosllanerchrugog Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 33 | 21 | 19 | 23 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.31 | 0.73 | 0.31 | 0.31 | Safer |
| Burglary | 6 | 6 | 7 | 3.4 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 13 | 16 | 14 | 16 | Getting worse |
| Drugs | 1.2 | 1.4 | 3.2 | 2.6 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 2.4 | 1.8 | 2.2 | 1.7 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | Getting worse |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0.73 | 0.42 | Safer |
| Public Order | 2.0 | 6 | 8 | 8 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.21 | 0.73 | 0.63 | 0.21 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | Getting worse |
| Vehicle Crime | 5 | 6 | 4.1 | 2.0 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 34 | 86 | 44 | 46 | Safer |
Changes In Rhosllanerchrugog's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Rhosllanerchrugog to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Barnet | 67.71 | 40% safer |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 22% safer |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 14% safer |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 10% safer |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 10% safer |
| Rhosllanerchrugog | 94.75 | - |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 2.8% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 8% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 12% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 29% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 31% more dangerous |
Crime in Rhosllanerchrugog During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Rhosllanerchrugog change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in August, when Rhosllanerchrugog saw a 300% increase in drugs. Rhosllanerchrugog saw a large fall in burglary during December, when it fell by 86% compared to December in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +56% | +22% | +182% | +87% | -42% | +22% | +92% | +31% | +6% | +43% |
| Burglary | -40% | -40% | -20% | +50% | - | - | -33% | -63% | -29% | -86% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | +31% | -7% | +50% | +71% | -7% | +13% | - | -13% | +5% | +11% |
| Drugs | +50% | - | +100% | - | - | +300% | -50% | -75% | -50% | -50% |
| Other Crime | -67% | - | - | - | +100% | - | -50% | - | -67% | - |
| Other Theft | +50% | +20% | +75% | -50% | - | -83% | +50% | +133% | -25% | - |
| Possession of Weapons | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Public Order | +300% | -14% | -20% | +120% | - | -22% | +14% | -50% | -38% | +43% |
| Shoplifting | - | -43% | +250% | +50% | +129% | - | -50% | - | +50% | -57% |
| Vehicle Crime | -75% | -60% | -50% | -67% | - | -50% | - | -80% | +50% | -50% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -6% | -24% | -10% | +63% | +6% | +39% | +54% | -30% | -24% | -6% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Rhosllanerchrugog
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The most common crimes in Rhosllanerchrugog are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Rhosllanerchrugog?
Rhosllanerchrugog's least common crime is robbery (inc. mugging).Last updated: 07 May 2021