Bowydd and Rhiw vs Diffwys and Maenofferen

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    49/100
    Bowydd and Rhiw North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Diffwys and Maenofferen North Wales Police

      Bowydd and Rhiw vs Diffwys and Maenofferen Results

      A
      49/100
      Average
      Bowydd and Rhiw
      North Wales Police
      314 crimes / 12m
      ↑45.4% trend
      9.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Diffwys and Maenofferen
      North Wales Police
      137 crimes / 12m
      ↑25.7% trend
      6.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bowydd and Rhiw
      B Diffwys and Maenofferen
      Safety Score
      49/100 Average
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      314
      137
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      216
      109
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑45.4%
      ↑25.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      9.6%
      6.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bowydd and Rhiw
      B Diffwys and Maenofferen
      Violent Crime
      145 ↑63%
      65 ↑16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      58 ↓16%
      23 ↓12%
      Other Theft
      17 ↑183%
      4 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      3
      3
      Burglary
      16 ↑700%
      5 ↑400%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      23 ↑15%
      18 ↑100%
      Drugs
      3 ↓50%
      3 ↑0%
      Public Order
      24 ↑167%
      11 ↑83%
      Robbery
      1
      2
      Shoplifting
      13 ↑86%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓33%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑125%
      3 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Diffwys and Maenofferen is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 49/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bowydd and Rhiw safer than Diffwys and Maenofferen?

      Bowydd and Rhiw has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) and recorded 314 crimes in the last 12 months. Diffwys and Maenofferen has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 137 crimes. Diffwys and Maenofferen scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bowydd and Rhiw vs Diffwys and Maenofferen?

      Bowydd and Rhiw shows a year-on-year crime trend of +45.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Diffwys and Maenofferen shows +25.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bowydd and Rhiw and Diffwys and Maenofferen?

      In Bowydd and Rhiw, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (145 incidents). In Diffwys and Maenofferen, it is Violent Crime (65 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bowydd and Rhiw and Diffwys and Maenofferen?

      Bowydd and Rhiw recorded 58 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Diffwys and Maenofferen recorded 23. 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 Bowydd and Rhiw vs Diffwys and Maenofferen?

      Violent crime in Bowydd and Rhiw totalled 145 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 65 in Diffwys and Maenofferen. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bowydd and Rhiw and Diffwys and Maenofferen in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bowydd and Rhiw recorded 216 crimes (now 314, a change of +45.4%). Diffwys and Maenofferen recorded 109 crimes previously (now 137, +25.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bowydd and Rhiw and Diffwys and Maenofferen?

      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. Bowydd and Rhiw has a resolution rate of 9.6% and Diffwys and Maenofferen has 6.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bowydd and Rhiw and Diffwys and Maenofferen?

      Bowydd and Rhiw falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Diffwys and Maenofferen 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 Bowydd and Rhiw and Diffwys and Maenofferen?

      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 Bowydd and Rhiw or Diffwys and Maenofferen on a crime map?

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

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