Betws-y-Coed vs Denbigh Lower

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    76/100
    Betws-y-Coed North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      73/100
      Denbigh Lower North Wales Police

      Betws-y-Coed vs Denbigh Lower Results

      A
      76/100
      Safe
      Betws-y-Coed
      North Wales Police
      103 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.6% trend
      20% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      73/100
      Safe
      Denbigh Lower
      North Wales Police
      167 crimes / 12m
      ↓13% trend
      16.7% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Betws-y-Coed
      B Denbigh Lower
      Safety Score
      76/100 Safe
      73/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      103
      167
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      94
      192
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.6%
      ↓13%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      16.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Betws-y-Coed
      B Denbigh Lower
      Violent Crime
      28 ↓10%
      75 ↓21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      25 ↑56%
      40 ↑25%
      Other Theft
      11 ↑10%
      15 ↑25%
      Vehicle Crime
      3
      3 ↑0%
      Burglary
      7 ↑133%
      2 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      10 ↓9%
      7 ↓50%
      Drugs
      1 ↑0%
      5 ↑25%
      Public Order
      6 ↓45%
      7 ↓30%
      Robbery
      0
      1
      Shoplifting
      6 ↓25%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      1
      Other Crime
      2 ↓33%
      10 ↑11%
      Overall Verdict
      A Betws-y-Coed is the safer choice — scoring 76/100 vs 73/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Betws-y-Coed safer than Denbigh Lower?

      Betws-y-Coed has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) and recorded 103 crimes in the last 12 months. Denbigh Lower has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) with 167 crimes. Betws-y-Coed scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Betws-y-Coed vs Denbigh Lower?

      Betws-y-Coed shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Denbigh Lower shows -13% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Betws-y-Coed and Denbigh Lower?

      In Betws-y-Coed, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (28 incidents). In Denbigh Lower, it is Violent Crime (75 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Betws-y-Coed and Denbigh Lower?

      Betws-y-Coed recorded 25 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Denbigh Lower recorded 40. 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 Betws-y-Coed vs Denbigh Lower?

      Violent crime in Betws-y-Coed totalled 28 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 75 in Denbigh Lower. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Betws-y-Coed and Denbigh Lower in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Betws-y-Coed recorded 94 crimes (now 103, a change of +9.6%). Denbigh Lower recorded 192 crimes previously (now 167, -13%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Betws-y-Coed and Denbigh Lower?

      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. Betws-y-Coed has a resolution rate of 20% and Denbigh Lower has 16.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Betws-y-Coed and Denbigh Lower?

      Betws-y-Coed falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Denbigh Lower 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 Betws-y-Coed and Denbigh Lower?

      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 Betws-y-Coed or Denbigh Lower on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Betws-y-Coed and Denbigh Lower. 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.