Aston vs Menai (Caernarfon)

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
      58/100
      Menai (Caernarfon) North Wales Police

      Aston vs Menai (Caernarfon) Results

      A
      64/100
      Average
      Aston
      North Wales Police
      229 crimes / 12m
      ↑8% trend
      20% resolved
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      VS
      B
      58/100
      Average
      Menai (Caernarfon)
      North Wales Police
      338 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.3% trend
      8.7% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aston
      B Menai (Caernarfon)
      Safety Score
      64/100 Average
      58/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      229
      338
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      212
      318
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8%
      ↑6.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      8.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aston
      B Menai (Caernarfon)
      Violent Crime
      91 ↓1%
      86 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      42 ↑8%
      47 ↓20%
      Other Theft
      13 ↑8%
      17 ↓32%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↑217%
      4 ↑100%
      Burglary
      9 ↑50%
      4 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      11 ↓42%
      20 ↑5%
      Drugs
      5 ↑67%
      6 ↑50%
      Public Order
      18 ↑64%
      14 ↓7%
      Robbery
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      15 ↓6%
      133 ↑46%
      Theft from Person
      1
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Other Crime
      3 ↓40%
      4 ↓20%
      Overall Verdict
      A Aston is the safer choice — scoring 64/100 vs 58/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aston safer than Menai (Caernarfon)?

      Aston has a safety score of 64/100 (Average) and recorded 229 crimes in the last 12 months. Menai (Caernarfon) has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) with 338 crimes. Aston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aston vs Menai (Caernarfon)?

      Aston shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Menai (Caernarfon) shows +6.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aston and Menai (Caernarfon)?

      In Aston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (91 incidents). In Menai (Caernarfon), it is Shoplifting (133 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aston and Menai (Caernarfon)?

      Aston recorded 42 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Menai (Caernarfon) recorded 47. 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 Menai (Caernarfon)?

      Violent crime in Aston totalled 91 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 86 in Menai (Caernarfon). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aston and Menai (Caernarfon) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aston recorded 212 crimes (now 229, a change of +8%). Menai (Caernarfon) recorded 318 crimes previously (now 338, +6.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aston and Menai (Caernarfon)?

      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 Menai (Caernarfon) has 8.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aston and Menai (Caernarfon)?

      Aston falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Menai (Caernarfon) 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 Menai (Caernarfon)?

      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 Menai (Caernarfon) on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aston and Menai (Caernarfon). 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.