Aston vs Leeswood

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    64/100
    Aston North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      72/100
      Leeswood North Wales Police

      Aston vs Leeswood Results

      A
      64/100
      Average
      Aston
      North Wales Police
      229 crimes / 12m
      ↑8% trend
      20% resolved
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      VS
      B
      72/100
      Safe
      Leeswood
      North Wales Police
      109 crimes / 12m
      ↑36.3% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aston
      B Leeswood
      Safety Score
      64/100 Average
      72/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      229
      109
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      212
      80
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8%
      ↑36.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aston
      B Leeswood
      Violent Crime
      91 ↓1%
      47 ↑38%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      42 ↑8%
      21 ↑5%
      Other Theft
      13 ↑8%
      8 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↑217%
      1 ↓50%
      Burglary
      9 ↑50%
      5 ↑67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      11 ↓42%
      11 ↑83%
      Drugs
      5 ↑67%
      2
      Public Order
      18 ↑64%
      8 ↑100%
      Robbery
      0
      1
      Shoplifting
      15 ↓6%
      1 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓40%
      2 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Leeswood is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 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 Leeswood?

      Aston has a safety score of 64/100 (Average) and recorded 229 crimes in the last 12 months. Leeswood has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) with 109 crimes. Leeswood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aston vs Leeswood?

      Aston shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Leeswood shows +36.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aston and Leeswood?

      In Aston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (91 incidents). In Leeswood, it is Violent Crime (47 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aston and Leeswood?

      Aston recorded 42 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Leeswood recorded 21. 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 Leeswood?

      Violent crime in Aston totalled 91 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 47 in Leeswood. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aston and Leeswood in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aston recorded 212 crimes (now 229, a change of +8%). Leeswood recorded 80 crimes previously (now 109, +36.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aston and Leeswood?

      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 Leeswood has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aston and Leeswood?

      Aston falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Leeswood 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 Leeswood?

      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 Leeswood on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aston and Leeswood. 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.