Bethel vs Marl

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    78/100
    Bethel North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      58/100
      Marl North Wales Police

      Bethel vs Marl Results

      A
      78/100
      Safe
      Bethel
      North Wales Police
      43 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      58/100
      Average
      Marl
      North Wales Police
      327 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.2% trend
      24% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bethel
      B Marl
      Safety Score
      78/100 Safe
      58/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      43
      327
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      39
      320
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑10.3%
      ↑2.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      24%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bethel
      B Marl
      Violent Crime
      24 ↑71%
      110 ↓9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      10 ↑25%
      70 ↑6%
      Other Theft
      3 ↓25%
      17 ↑31%
      Vehicle Crime
      0 ↓100%
      16 ↓16%
      Burglary
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↓29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      2 ↓67%
      18 ↓14%
      Drugs
      1
      2 ↓60%
      Public Order
      2 ↑0%
      28 ↑75%
      Robbery
      0
      1
      Shoplifting
      0
      48 ↑17%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      5
      Other Crime
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↑25%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bethel safer than Marl?

      Bethel has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) and recorded 43 crimes in the last 12 months. Marl has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) with 327 crimes. Bethel scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bethel vs Marl?

      Bethel shows a year-on-year crime trend of +10.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Marl shows +2.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bethel and Marl?

      In Bethel, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (24 incidents). In Marl, it is Violent Crime (110 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bethel and Marl?

      Bethel recorded 10 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Marl recorded 70. 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 Bethel vs Marl?

      Violent crime in Bethel totalled 24 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 110 in Marl. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bethel and Marl in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bethel recorded 39 crimes (now 43, a change of +10.3%). Marl recorded 320 crimes previously (now 327, +2.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bethel and Marl?

      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. Bethel has a resolution rate of 0% and Marl has 24%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bethel and Marl?

      Bethel falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Marl 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 Bethel and Marl?

      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 Bethel or Marl on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bethel and Marl. 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.