Bryn Cefn vs Mechell

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    86/100
    Bryn Cefn North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      81/100
      Mechell North Wales Police

      Bryn Cefn vs Mechell Results

      A
      86/100
      Very Safe
      Bryn Cefn
      North Wales Police
      96 crimes / 12m
      ↓29.9% trend
      40% resolved
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      VS
      B
      81/100
      Safe
      Mechell
      North Wales Police
      51 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.8% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bryn Cefn
      B Mechell
      Safety Score
      86/100 Very Safe
      81/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      96
      51
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      137
      53
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓29.9%
      ↓3.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      40%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bryn Cefn
      B Mechell
      Violent Crime
      31 ↓48%
      19 ↓32%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      31 ↓9%
      10 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      7 ↑17%
      5 ↑25%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓50%
      1
      Burglary
      2 ↓60%
      2 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      12 ↓29%
      8
      Drugs
      3
      0
      Public Order
      4 ↓64%
      4 ↓20%
      Other Crime
      5 ↑400%
      2 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bryn Cefn is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 81/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bryn Cefn safer than Mechell?

      Bryn Cefn has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 96 crimes in the last 12 months. Mechell has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) with 51 crimes. Bryn Cefn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bryn Cefn vs Mechell?

      Bryn Cefn shows a year-on-year crime trend of -29.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Mechell shows -3.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bryn Cefn and Mechell?

      In Bryn Cefn, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (31 incidents). In Mechell, it is Violent Crime (19 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bryn Cefn and Mechell?

      Bryn Cefn recorded 31 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Mechell recorded 10. 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 Bryn Cefn vs Mechell?

      Violent crime in Bryn Cefn totalled 31 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 19 in Mechell. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bryn Cefn and Mechell in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bryn Cefn recorded 137 crimes (now 96, a change of -29.9%). Mechell recorded 53 crimes previously (now 51, -3.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bryn Cefn and Mechell?

      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. Bryn Cefn has a resolution rate of 40% and Mechell has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bryn Cefn and Mechell?

      Bryn Cefn falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Mechell 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 Bryn Cefn and Mechell?

      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 Bryn Cefn or Mechell on a crime map?

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

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