Chester Villages vs Bryn Cefn

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    51/100
    Chester Villages Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      86/100
      Bryn Cefn North Wales Police

      Chester Villages vs Bryn Cefn Results

      A
      51/100
      Average
      Chester Villages
      Cheshire Constabulary
      301 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      86/100
      Very Safe
      Bryn Cefn
      North Wales Police
      96 crimes / 12m
      ↓29.9% trend
      40% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chester Villages
      B Bryn Cefn
      Safety Score
      51/100 Average
      86/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      301
      96
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      272
      137
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑10.7%
      ↓29.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chester Villages
      B Bryn Cefn
      Violent Crime
      152 ↑5%
      31 ↓48%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      21 ↓16%
      31 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      23 ↑28%
      7 ↑17%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↑33%
      1 ↓50%
      Burglary
      13 ↓28%
      2 ↓60%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      23 ↓12%
      12 ↓29%
      Drugs
      3 ↑0%
      3
      Public Order
      36 ↑100%
      4 ↓64%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑300%
      5 ↑400%
      Overall Verdict
      B Bryn Cefn is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 51/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chester Villages safer than Bryn Cefn?

      Chester Villages has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 301 crimes in the last 12 months. Bryn Cefn has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) with 96 crimes. Bryn Cefn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chester Villages vs Bryn Cefn?

      Chester Villages shows a year-on-year crime trend of +10.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Bryn Cefn shows -29.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chester Villages and Bryn Cefn?

      In Chester Villages, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (152 incidents). In Bryn Cefn, it is Violent Crime (31 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chester Villages and Bryn Cefn?

      Chester Villages recorded 21 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bryn Cefn recorded 31. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Chester Villages vs Bryn Cefn?

      Violent crime in Chester Villages totalled 152 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 31 in Bryn Cefn. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chester Villages and Bryn Cefn in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chester Villages recorded 272 crimes (now 301, a change of +10.7%). Bryn Cefn recorded 137 crimes previously (now 96, -29.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chester Villages and Bryn Cefn?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Chester Villages has a resolution rate of 0% and Bryn Cefn has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chester Villages and Bryn Cefn?

      Chester Villages falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Bryn Cefn is covered by North Wales Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Chester Villages and Bryn Cefn?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Chester Villages or Bryn Cefn on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chester Villages and Bryn Cefn. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.