Bryn Cefn vs Prestatyn Central

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
      51/100
      Prestatyn Central North Wales Police

      Bryn Cefn vs Prestatyn Central 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
      51/100
      Average
      Prestatyn Central
      North Wales Police
      392 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.9% trend
      15.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bryn Cefn
      B Prestatyn Central
      Safety Score
      86/100 Very Safe
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      96
      392
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      137
      412
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓29.9%
      ↓4.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      40%
      15.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bryn Cefn
      B Prestatyn Central
      Violent Crime
      31 ↓48%
      163 ↑16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      31 ↓9%
      101 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      7 ↑17%
      16 ↓33%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓50%
      3 ↑50%
      Burglary
      2 ↓60%
      6 ↑50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      12 ↓29%
      27 ↓45%
      Drugs
      3
      6 ↓40%
      Public Order
      4 ↓64%
      28 ↓20%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↓67%
      Shoplifting
      0
      31 ↑15%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      5 ↑400%
      7 ↑17%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bryn Cefn is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 51/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bryn Cefn safer than Prestatyn Central?

      Bryn Cefn has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 96 crimes in the last 12 months. Prestatyn Central has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 392 crimes. Bryn Cefn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bryn Cefn vs Prestatyn Central?

      Bryn Cefn shows a year-on-year crime trend of -29.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Prestatyn Central shows -4.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Bryn Cefn, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (31 incidents). In Prestatyn Central, it is Violent Crime (163 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Bryn Cefn recorded 31 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Prestatyn Central recorded 101. 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 Prestatyn Central?

      Violent crime in Bryn Cefn totalled 31 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 163 in Prestatyn Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bryn Cefn and Prestatyn Central 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%). Prestatyn Central recorded 412 crimes previously (now 392, -4.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bryn Cefn and Prestatyn 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. Bryn Cefn has a resolution rate of 40% and Prestatyn Central has 15.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bryn Cefn and Prestatyn Central?

      Bryn Cefn falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Prestatyn 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 Bryn Cefn and Prestatyn 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 Bryn Cefn or Prestatyn Central on a crime map?

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