Abererch vs Prestatyn Meliden

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    88/100
    Abererch North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      71/100
      Prestatyn Meliden North Wales Police

      Abererch vs Prestatyn Meliden Results

      A
      88/100
      Very Safe
      Abererch
      North Wales Police
      52 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.2% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      71/100
      Safe
      Prestatyn Meliden
      North Wales Police
      162 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.4% trend
      62.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Abererch
      B Prestatyn Meliden
      Safety Score
      88/100 Very Safe
      71/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      52
      162
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      66
      138
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓21.2%
      ↑17.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.6%
      62.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Abererch
      B Prestatyn Meliden
      Violent Crime
      15 ↓58%
      81 ↑16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      15 ↑88%
      33 ↑57%
      Other Theft
      4 ↓50%
      5 ↑25%
      Burglary
      1 ↓50%
      1 ↓80%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      5 ↑0%
      13 ↓19%
      Drugs
      3
      3 ↑0%
      Public Order
      5 ↑67%
      11 ↑10%
      Shoplifting
      0
      8 ↑300%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      2
      Other Crime
      3 ↑200%
      4 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Abererch is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 71/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Abererch safer than Prestatyn Meliden?

      Abererch has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 52 crimes in the last 12 months. Prestatyn Meliden has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) with 162 crimes. Abererch scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Abererch vs Prestatyn Meliden?

      Abererch shows a year-on-year crime trend of -21.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Prestatyn Meliden shows +17.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Abererch and Prestatyn Meliden?

      In Abererch, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (15 incidents). In Prestatyn Meliden, it is Violent Crime (81 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Abererch and Prestatyn Meliden?

      Abererch recorded 15 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Prestatyn Meliden recorded 33. 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 Abererch vs Prestatyn Meliden?

      Violent crime in Abererch totalled 15 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 81 in Prestatyn Meliden. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Abererch and Prestatyn Meliden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Abererch recorded 66 crimes (now 52, a change of -21.2%). Prestatyn Meliden recorded 138 crimes previously (now 162, +17.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Abererch and Prestatyn Meliden?

      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. Abererch has a resolution rate of 28.6% and Prestatyn Meliden has 62.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Abererch and Prestatyn Meliden?

      Abererch falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Prestatyn Meliden 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 Abererch and Prestatyn Meliden?

      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 Abererch or Prestatyn Meliden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Abererch and Prestatyn Meliden. 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.