Betws yn Rhos vs Buckley Bistre West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    74/100
    Betws yn Rhos North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      54/100
      Buckley Bistre West North Wales Police

      Betws yn Rhos vs Buckley Bistre West Results

      A
      74/100
      Safe
      Betws yn Rhos
      North Wales Police
      102 crimes / 12m
      ↑13.3% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      54/100
      Average
      Buckley Bistre West
      North Wales Police
      326 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.2% trend
      7.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Betws yn Rhos
      B Buckley Bistre West
      Safety Score
      74/100 Safe
      54/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      102
      326
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      90
      344
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑13.3%
      ↓5.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.6%
      7.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Betws yn Rhos
      B Buckley Bistre West
      Violent Crime
      57 ↑24%
      153 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      16 ↑7%
      83 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      9 ↑125%
      8 ↓58%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓67%
      3 ↓63%
      Burglary
      3 ↓25%
      3 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      8 ↑0%
      28 ↑4%
      Drugs
      2 ↓50%
      6 ↑100%
      Public Order
      5 ↑150%
      26 ↑37%
      Robbery
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      3
      Other Crime
      1 ↓75%
      11 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Betws yn Rhos is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 54/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Betws yn Rhos safer than Buckley Bistre West?

      Betws yn Rhos has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 102 crimes in the last 12 months. Buckley Bistre West has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) with 326 crimes. Betws yn Rhos scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Betws yn Rhos vs Buckley Bistre West?

      Betws yn Rhos shows a year-on-year crime trend of +13.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Buckley Bistre West shows -5.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Betws yn Rhos and Buckley Bistre West?

      In Betws yn Rhos, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (57 incidents). In Buckley Bistre West, it is Violent Crime (153 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Betws yn Rhos and Buckley Bistre West?

      Betws yn Rhos recorded 16 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Buckley Bistre West recorded 83. 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 yn Rhos vs Buckley Bistre West?

      Violent crime in Betws yn Rhos totalled 57 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 153 in Buckley Bistre West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Betws yn Rhos and Buckley Bistre West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Betws yn Rhos recorded 90 crimes (now 102, a change of +13.3%). Buckley Bistre West recorded 344 crimes previously (now 326, -5.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Betws yn Rhos and Buckley Bistre West?

      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 yn Rhos has a resolution rate of 28.6% and Buckley Bistre West has 7.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Betws yn Rhos and Buckley Bistre West?

      Betws yn Rhos falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Buckley Bistre West 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 yn Rhos and Buckley Bistre West?

      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 yn Rhos or Buckley Bistre West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Betws yn Rhos and Buckley Bistre West. 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.