Bryn-crug/Llanfihangel vs Prestatyn Meliden

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    87/100
    Bryn-crug/Llanfihangel North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      71/100
      Prestatyn Meliden North Wales Police

      Bryn-crug/Llanfihangel vs Prestatyn Meliden Results

      A
      87/100
      Very Safe
      Bryn-crug/Llanfihangel
      North Wales Police
      32 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      71/100
      Safe
      Prestatyn Meliden
      North Wales Police
      162 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.4% trend
      62.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bryn-crug/Llanfihangel
      B Prestatyn Meliden
      Safety Score
      87/100 Very Safe
      71/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      32
      162
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      42
      138
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓23.8%
      ↑17.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      62.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bryn-crug/Llanfihangel
      B Prestatyn Meliden
      Violent Crime
      13 ↓41%
      81 ↑16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      9 ↓18%
      33 ↑57%
      Other Theft
      4 ↑100%
      5 ↑25%
      Burglary
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓80%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      3 ↑200%
      13 ↓19%
      Drugs
      1
      3 ↑0%
      Public Order
      2 ↓33%
      11 ↑10%
      Shoplifting
      0
      8 ↑300%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      2
      Other Crime
      0
      4 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bryn-crug/Llanfihangel is the safer choice — scoring 87/100 vs 71/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bryn-crug/Llanfihangel safer than Prestatyn Meliden?

      Bryn-crug/Llanfihangel has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 32 crimes in the last 12 months. Prestatyn Meliden has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) with 162 crimes. Bryn-crug/Llanfihangel scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bryn-crug/Llanfihangel vs Prestatyn Meliden?

      Bryn-crug/Llanfihangel shows a year-on-year crime trend of -23.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Prestatyn Meliden shows +17.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bryn-crug/Llanfihangel and Prestatyn Meliden?

      In Bryn-crug/Llanfihangel, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (13 incidents). In Prestatyn Meliden, it is Violent Crime (81 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bryn-crug/Llanfihangel and Prestatyn Meliden?

      Bryn-crug/Llanfihangel recorded 9 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Prestatyn Meliden recorded 33. 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-crug/Llanfihangel vs Prestatyn Meliden?

      Violent crime in Bryn-crug/Llanfihangel totalled 13 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 81 in Prestatyn Meliden. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bryn-crug/Llanfihangel and Prestatyn Meliden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bryn-crug/Llanfihangel recorded 42 crimes (now 32, a change of -23.8%). Prestatyn Meliden recorded 138 crimes previously (now 162, +17.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bryn-crug/Llanfihangel and Prestatyn Meliden?

      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-crug/Llanfihangel has a resolution rate of 0% and Prestatyn Meliden has 62.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bryn-crug/Llanfihangel and Prestatyn Meliden?

      Bryn-crug/Llanfihangel falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Prestatyn Meliden 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-crug/Llanfihangel and Prestatyn Meliden?

      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-crug/Llanfihangel or Prestatyn Meliden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bryn-crug/Llanfihangel and Prestatyn Meliden. 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.