Acton vs Gresford East and West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    60/100
    Acton North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      81/100
      Gresford East and West North Wales Police

      Acton vs Gresford East and West Results

      A
      60/100
      Average
      Acton
      North Wales Police
      324 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.9% trend
      30.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      81/100
      Safe
      Gresford East and West
      North Wales Police
      91 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.7% trend
      20% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Acton
      B Gresford East and West
      Safety Score
      60/100 Average
      81/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      324
      91
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      348
      108
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.9%
      ↓15.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.8%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Acton
      B Gresford East and West
      Violent Crime
      105 ↓13%
      40 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      75 ↓3%
      19 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      20 ↑18%
      12 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Burglary
      10 ↓23%
      1 ↓75%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      41 ↑58%
      8 ↓38%
      Drugs
      5 ↑400%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      21 ↓19%
      7 ↑0%
      Robbery
      2
      0
      Shoplifting
      27 ↓40%
      2 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓57%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Gresford East and West is the safer choice — scoring 81/100 vs 60/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Acton safer than Gresford East and West?

      Acton has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) and recorded 324 crimes in the last 12 months. Gresford East and West has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) with 91 crimes. Gresford East and West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Acton vs Gresford East and West?

      Acton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Gresford East and West shows -15.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Acton and Gresford East and West?

      In Acton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (105 incidents). In Gresford East and West, it is Violent Crime (40 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Acton and Gresford East and West?

      Acton recorded 75 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Gresford East and West recorded 19. 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 Gresford East and West?

      Violent crime in Acton totalled 105 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 40 in Gresford East and West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Acton and Gresford East and West 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%). Gresford East and West recorded 108 crimes previously (now 91, -15.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Acton and Gresford East and West?

      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 Gresford East and West has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Acton and Gresford East and West?

      Acton falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Gresford East and West 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 Gresford East and West?

      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 Gresford East and West on a crime map?

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

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