Abergele Pensarn vs Criccieth

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    54/100
    Abergele Pensarn North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      74/100
      Criccieth North Wales Police

      Abergele Pensarn vs Criccieth Results

      A
      54/100
      Average
      Abergele Pensarn
      North Wales Police
      398 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.7% trend
      22.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      74/100
      Safe
      Criccieth
      North Wales Police
      112 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Abergele Pensarn
      B Criccieth
      Safety Score
      54/100 Average
      74/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      398
      112
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      502
      109
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓20.7%
      ↑2.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.2%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Abergele Pensarn
      B Criccieth
      Violent Crime
      161 ↓13%
      48 ↑45%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      70 ↓15%
      24 ↓35%
      Other Theft
      15 ↓25%
      7 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓73%
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      7 ↓53%
      3 ↑200%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      23 ↓48%
      7 ↓53%
      Drugs
      12 ↓8%
      2 ↑100%
      Public Order
      33 ↓3%
      8 ↑300%
      Robbery
      1
      0
      Shoplifting
      61 ↓25%
      10 ↑25%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓57%
      1
      Other Crime
      8 ↑14%
      2 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Abergele Pensarn safer than Criccieth?

      Abergele Pensarn has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) and recorded 398 crimes in the last 12 months. Criccieth has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) with 112 crimes. Criccieth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Abergele Pensarn vs Criccieth?

      Abergele Pensarn shows a year-on-year crime trend of -20.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Criccieth shows +2.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Abergele Pensarn and Criccieth?

      In Abergele Pensarn, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (161 incidents). In Criccieth, it is Violent Crime (48 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Abergele Pensarn and Criccieth?

      Abergele Pensarn recorded 70 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Criccieth recorded 24. 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 Abergele Pensarn vs Criccieth?

      Violent crime in Abergele Pensarn totalled 161 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 48 in Criccieth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Abergele Pensarn and Criccieth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Abergele Pensarn recorded 502 crimes (now 398, a change of -20.7%). Criccieth recorded 109 crimes previously (now 112, +2.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Abergele Pensarn and Criccieth?

      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. Abergele Pensarn has a resolution rate of 22.2% and Criccieth has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Abergele Pensarn and Criccieth?

      Abergele Pensarn falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Criccieth 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 Abergele Pensarn and Criccieth?

      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 Abergele Pensarn or Criccieth on a crime map?

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

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