Argoed vs Prestatyn East

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    71/100
    Argoed North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      44/100
      Prestatyn East North Wales Police

      Argoed vs Prestatyn East Results

      A
      71/100
      Safe
      Argoed
      North Wales Police
      88 crimes / 12m
      ↑23.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      44/100
      Below Average
      Prestatyn East
      North Wales Police
      539 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.7% trend
      4.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Argoed
      B Prestatyn East
      Safety Score
      71/100 Safe
      44/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      88
      539
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      71
      688
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑23.9%
      ↓21.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      4.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Argoed
      B Prestatyn East
      Violent Crime
      46 ↑77%
      167 ↓24%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      18 ↓18%
      114 ↓30%
      Other Theft
      2 ↓50%
      32 ↓22%
      Vehicle Crime
      0
      10 ↑100%
      Burglary
      2
      12 ↓8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      4 ↓33%
      32 ↓42%
      Drugs
      2 ↑100%
      7 ↑133%
      Public Order
      8 ↑14%
      35 ↓20%
      Robbery
      0
      4
      Shoplifting
      4
      116 ↓11%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      4 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓50%
      5 ↓55%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Argoed safer than Prestatyn East?

      Argoed has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) and recorded 88 crimes in the last 12 months. Prestatyn East has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) with 539 crimes. Argoed scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Argoed vs Prestatyn East?

      Argoed shows a year-on-year crime trend of +23.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Prestatyn East shows -21.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Argoed and Prestatyn East?

      In Argoed, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (46 incidents). In Prestatyn East, it is Violent Crime (167 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Argoed and Prestatyn East?

      Argoed recorded 18 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Prestatyn East recorded 114. 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 Argoed vs Prestatyn East?

      Violent crime in Argoed totalled 46 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 167 in Prestatyn East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Argoed and Prestatyn East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Argoed recorded 71 crimes (now 88, a change of +23.9%). Prestatyn East recorded 688 crimes previously (now 539, -21.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Argoed and Prestatyn East?

      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. Argoed has a resolution rate of 0% and Prestatyn East has 4.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Argoed and Prestatyn East?

      Argoed falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Prestatyn East 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 Argoed and Prestatyn East?

      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 Argoed or Prestatyn East on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Argoed and Prestatyn East. 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.