Aston vs Betws yn Rhos

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    64/100
    Aston North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      74/100
      Betws yn Rhos North Wales Police

      Aston vs Betws yn Rhos Results

      A
      64/100
      Average
      Aston
      North Wales Police
      229 crimes / 12m
      ↑8% trend
      20% resolved
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      VS
      B
      74/100
      Safe
      Betws yn Rhos
      North Wales Police
      102 crimes / 12m
      ↑13.3% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aston
      B Betws yn Rhos
      Safety Score
      64/100 Average
      74/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      229
      102
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      212
      90
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8%
      ↑13.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aston
      B Betws yn Rhos
      Violent Crime
      91 ↓1%
      57 ↑24%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      42 ↑8%
      16 ↑7%
      Other Theft
      13 ↑8%
      9 ↑125%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↑217%
      1 ↓67%
      Burglary
      9 ↑50%
      3 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      11 ↓42%
      8 ↑0%
      Drugs
      5 ↑67%
      2 ↓50%
      Public Order
      18 ↑64%
      5 ↑150%
      Shoplifting
      15 ↓6%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Other Crime
      3 ↓40%
      1 ↓75%
      Overall Verdict
      B Betws yn Rhos is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 64/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aston safer than Betws yn Rhos?

      Aston has a safety score of 64/100 (Average) and recorded 229 crimes in the last 12 months. Betws yn Rhos has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) with 102 crimes. Betws yn Rhos scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aston vs Betws yn Rhos?

      Aston shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Betws yn Rhos shows +13.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aston and Betws yn Rhos?

      In Aston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (91 incidents). In Betws yn Rhos, it is Violent Crime (57 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aston and Betws yn Rhos?

      Aston recorded 42 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Betws yn Rhos recorded 16. 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 Aston vs Betws yn Rhos?

      Violent crime in Aston totalled 91 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 57 in Betws yn Rhos. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aston and Betws yn Rhos in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aston recorded 212 crimes (now 229, a change of +8%). Betws yn Rhos recorded 90 crimes previously (now 102, +13.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aston and Betws yn Rhos?

      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. Aston has a resolution rate of 20% and Betws yn Rhos has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aston and Betws yn Rhos?

      Aston falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Betws yn Rhos 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 Aston and Betws yn Rhos?

      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 Aston or Betws yn Rhos on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aston and Betws yn Rhos. 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.