Acton vs Bryn Cefn

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    60/100
    Acton North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      86/100
      Bryn Cefn North Wales Police

      Acton vs Bryn Cefn Results

      A
      60/100
      Average
      Acton
      North Wales Police
      324 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.9% trend
      30.8% 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 Acton
      B Bryn Cefn
      Safety Score
      60/100 Average
      86/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      324
      96
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      348
      137
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.9%
      ↓29.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.8%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Acton
      B Bryn Cefn
      Violent Crime
      105 ↓13%
      31 ↓48%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      75 ↓3%
      31 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      20 ↑18%
      7 ↑17%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Burglary
      10 ↓23%
      2 ↓60%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      41 ↑58%
      12 ↓29%
      Drugs
      5 ↑400%
      3
      Public Order
      21 ↓19%
      4 ↓64%
      Robbery
      2
      0
      Shoplifting
      27 ↓40%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓57%
      5 ↑400%
      Overall Verdict
      B Bryn Cefn is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 60/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Acton safer than Bryn Cefn?

      Acton has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) and recorded 324 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 Acton vs Bryn Cefn?

      Acton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.9% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Acton and Bryn Cefn?

      In Acton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (105 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 Acton and Bryn Cefn?

      Acton recorded 75 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 Acton vs Bryn Cefn?

      Violent crime in Acton totalled 105 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 Acton and Bryn Cefn in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Acton recorded 348 crimes (now 324, a change of -6.9%). Bryn Cefn recorded 137 crimes previously (now 96, -29.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Acton 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. Acton has a resolution rate of 30.8% and Bryn Cefn has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Acton and Bryn Cefn?

      Acton falls within the North Wales Police 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 Acton 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 Acton or Bryn Cefn on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Acton 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.