Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL11 · Wrexham
90
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LL16 · Denbighshire
50
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Denbigh has less crime — 50 vs 90 incidents in February 2026.
Broughton recorded notably higher crime than Denbigh in February 2026 — 90 vs 50 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Broughton sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (12), while Denbigh has more Other theft (8). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Denbigh recorded fewer crimes than Broughton — 50 vs 90 incidents. That is 44% fewer crimes. Denbigh is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Broughton saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Denbigh had more Other theft. Overall, Denbigh recorded fewer total crimes (50 vs 90).