Bryn Cefn vs Overton

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
      71/100
      Overton North Wales Police

      Bryn Cefn vs Overton 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
      71/100
      Safe
      Overton
      North Wales Police
      115 crimes / 12m
      ↑36.9% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bryn Cefn
      B Overton
      Safety Score
      86/100 Very Safe
      71/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      96
      115
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      137
      84
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓29.9%
      ↑36.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      40%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bryn Cefn
      B Overton
      Violent Crime
      31 ↓48%
      54 ↑32%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      31 ↓9%
      20 ↑18%
      Other Theft
      7 ↑17%
      12 ↑50%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓50%
      4 ↑100%
      Burglary
      2 ↓60%
      10 ↑150%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      12 ↓29%
      5 ↑67%
      Drugs
      3
      2
      Public Order
      4 ↓64%
      4 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      5 ↑400%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bryn Cefn is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 71/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bryn Cefn safer than Overton?

      Bryn Cefn has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 96 crimes in the last 12 months. Overton has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) with 115 crimes. Bryn Cefn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bryn Cefn vs Overton?

      Bryn Cefn shows a year-on-year crime trend of -29.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Overton shows +36.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Bryn Cefn, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (31 incidents). In Overton, it is Violent Crime (54 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Bryn Cefn recorded 31 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Overton recorded 20. 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 Overton?

      Violent crime in Bryn Cefn totalled 31 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 54 in Overton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bryn Cefn and Overton 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%). Overton recorded 84 crimes previously (now 115, +36.9%).

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

      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 Overton has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bryn Cefn and Overton?

      Bryn Cefn falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Overton 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 Overton?

      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 Overton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bryn Cefn and Overton. 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.