Bodelwyddan vs Buckley Bistre West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    50/100
    Bodelwyddan North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      54/100
      Buckley Bistre West North Wales Police

      Bodelwyddan vs Buckley Bistre West Results

      A
      50/100
      Average
      Bodelwyddan
      North Wales Police
      357 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.8% trend
      17.9% 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
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bodelwyddan
      B Buckley Bistre West
      Safety Score
      50/100 Average
      54/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      357
      326
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      387
      344
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.8%
      ↓5.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.9%
      7.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bodelwyddan
      B Buckley Bistre West
      Violent Crime
      190 ↑6%
      153 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      28 ↓45%
      83 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      25 ↓26%
      8 ↓58%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↑200%
      3 ↓63%
      Burglary
      3 ↓40%
      3 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      32 ↑0%
      28 ↑4%
      Drugs
      13 ↓7%
      6 ↑100%
      Public Order
      28 ↓30%
      26 ↑37%
      Robbery
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      27 ↑50%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      3
      Other Crime
      3 ↓63%
      11 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bodelwyddan safer than Buckley Bistre West?

      Bodelwyddan has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) and recorded 357 crimes in the last 12 months. Buckley Bistre West has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) with 326 crimes. Buckley Bistre West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bodelwyddan vs Buckley Bistre West?

      Bodelwyddan shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.8% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Bodelwyddan and Buckley Bistre West?

      In Bodelwyddan, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (190 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 Bodelwyddan and Buckley Bistre West?

      Bodelwyddan recorded 28 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 Bodelwyddan vs Buckley Bistre West?

      Violent crime in Bodelwyddan totalled 190 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 Bodelwyddan and Buckley Bistre West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bodelwyddan recorded 387 crimes (now 357, a change of -7.8%). Buckley Bistre West recorded 344 crimes previously (now 326, -5.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bodelwyddan 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. Bodelwyddan has a resolution rate of 17.9% 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 Bodelwyddan and Buckley Bistre West?

      Bodelwyddan 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 Bodelwyddan 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 Bodelwyddan or Buckley Bistre West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bodelwyddan and Buckley Bistre West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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