Bryn vs Shotton West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    65/100
    Bryn North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      63/100
      Shotton West North Wales Police

      Bryn vs Shotton West Results

      A
      65/100
      Safe
      Bryn
      North Wales Police
      172 crimes / 12m
      ↑31.3% trend
      22.2% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      63/100
      Average
      Shotton West
      North Wales Police
      275 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.2% trend
      13.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bryn
      B Shotton West
      Safety Score
      65/100 Safe
      63/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      172
      275
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      131
      303
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑31.3%
      ↓9.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.2%
      13.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bryn
      B Shotton West
      Violent Crime
      80 ↑7%
      101 ↓14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      29 ↑53%
      59 ↓21%
      Other Theft
      11 ↑120%
      21 ↑17%
      Vehicle Crime
      2
      3 ↑0%
      Burglary
      2 ↑100%
      5 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      15 ↑0%
      15 ↓29%
      Drugs
      12
      12 ↑71%
      Public Order
      19 ↑73%
      22 ↓15%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      4 ↑300%
      Shoplifting
      0
      19 ↓14%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      3 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      4 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓50%
      7 ↑75%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bryn is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 63/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
      Compare a different area? Search any two UK neighbourhoods or cities side-by-side
      Start a New Comparison

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bryn safer than Shotton West?

      Bryn has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) and recorded 172 crimes in the last 12 months. Shotton West has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) with 275 crimes. Bryn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bryn vs Shotton West?

      Bryn shows a year-on-year crime trend of +31.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Shotton West shows -9.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bryn and Shotton West?

      In Bryn, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (80 incidents). In Shotton West, it is Violent Crime (101 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bryn and Shotton West?

      Bryn recorded 29 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shotton West recorded 59. 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 vs Shotton West?

      Violent crime in Bryn totalled 80 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 101 in Shotton West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bryn and Shotton West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bryn recorded 131 crimes (now 172, a change of +31.3%). Shotton West recorded 303 crimes previously (now 275, -9.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bryn and Shotton West?

      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 has a resolution rate of 22.2% and Shotton West has 13.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bryn and Shotton West?

      Bryn falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Shotton West 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 and Shotton West?

      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 or Shotton West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bryn and Shotton West. 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.