Llangollen’s crime rate is considerably higher than that of Glyn Ceiriog. The crime rate in Llangollen (a Built-Up Area or BUA) stands at 106.9 crimes per 1,000 residents, while Glyn Ceiriog boasts a remarkably low crime rate of 0.0 per 1,000 residents. This means that for every 1,000 people in Llangollen, approximately 107 crimes are reported, a stark contrast to the virtually non-existent crime rate in Glyn Ceiriog.
To put this into context, the United Kingdom's average crime rate is 91.6 per 1,000. Llangollen’s rate is therefore above the national average. It’s also worth noting Llangollen has a safety score of 75 out of 100, which is below the UK average of 79. This suggests that, based on the data, Llangollen is perceived as slightly less safe than the average area in the UK.
Looking at nearby areas, Trevor also has a crime rate of 47.5 per 1,000, while Acrefair and Cefn-mawr share a similar crime rate to Llangollen at 106.2 per 1,000. This suggests that Llangollen’s crime rate isn't entirely anomalous within the immediate region, although it is significantly different from the exceptionally low rate in Glyn Ceiriog.
It's important to remember that crime rate data represents reported crimes and doesn’t account for unreported incidents. Population size also plays a role; Llangollen has a population of 4013, while the populations of other nearby areas may differ. Therefore, comparing these statistics provides a relative indication of crime levels but shouldn’t be the sole basis for assessing overall safety and quality of life.