Bontnewydd vs Denbigh Central

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    98/100
    Bontnewydd North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      61/100
      Denbigh Central North Wales Police

      Bontnewydd vs Denbigh Central Results

      A
      98/100
      Very Safe
      Bontnewydd
      North Wales Police
      22 crimes / 12m
      ↓33.3% trend
      100% resolved
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      VS
      B
      61/100
      Average
      Denbigh Central
      North Wales Police
      320 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.1% trend
      17.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bontnewydd
      B Denbigh Central
      Safety Score
      98/100 Very Safe
      61/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      22
      320
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      33
      377
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓33.3%
      ↓15.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      100%
      17.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bontnewydd
      B Denbigh Central
      Violent Crime
      7 ↓50%
      117 ↓17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3 ↓75%
      64 ↓22%
      Other Theft
      1
      18 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      0
      1 ↓75%
      Burglary
      0 ↓100%
      7 ↓22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      4 ↑300%
      20 ↓57%
      Drugs
      1
      4 ↓64%
      Public Order
      3 ↑200%
      27 ↑23%
      Robbery
      0
      2
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      54 ↑74%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      1 ↓89%
      Other Crime
      1
      4 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bontnewydd is the safer choice — scoring 98/100 vs 61/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bontnewydd safer than Denbigh Central?

      Bontnewydd has a safety score of 98/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 22 crimes in the last 12 months. Denbigh Central has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) with 320 crimes. Bontnewydd scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bontnewydd vs Denbigh Central?

      Bontnewydd shows a year-on-year crime trend of -33.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Denbigh Central shows -15.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bontnewydd and Denbigh Central?

      In Bontnewydd, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (7 incidents). In Denbigh Central, it is Violent Crime (117 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bontnewydd and Denbigh Central?

      Bontnewydd recorded 3 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Denbigh Central recorded 64. 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 Bontnewydd vs Denbigh Central?

      Violent crime in Bontnewydd totalled 7 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 117 in Denbigh Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bontnewydd and Denbigh Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bontnewydd recorded 33 crimes (now 22, a change of -33.3%). Denbigh Central recorded 377 crimes previously (now 320, -15.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bontnewydd and Denbigh Central?

      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. Bontnewydd has a resolution rate of 100% and Denbigh Central has 17.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bontnewydd and Denbigh Central?

      Bontnewydd falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Denbigh Central 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 Bontnewydd and Denbigh Central?

      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 Bontnewydd or Denbigh Central on a crime map?

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

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