Buckley Bistre West vs Waunfawr

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    54/100
    Buckley Bistre West North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      75/100
      Waunfawr North Wales Police

      Buckley Bistre West vs Waunfawr Results

      A
      54/100
      Average
      Buckley Bistre West
      North Wales Police
      326 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.2% trend
      7.1% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      75/100
      Safe
      Waunfawr
      North Wales Police
      84 crimes / 12m
      ↑35.5% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Buckley Bistre West
      B Waunfawr
      Safety Score
      54/100 Average
      75/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      326
      84
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      344
      62
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.2%
      ↑35.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      7.1%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Buckley Bistre West
      B Waunfawr
      Violent Crime
      153 ↓4%
      31 ↑82%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      83 ↑0%
      18 ↑13%
      Other Theft
      8 ↓58%
      9 ↓25%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓63%
      1 ↓50%
      Burglary
      3 ↓67%
      3 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      28 ↑4%
      11 ↑83%
      Drugs
      6 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      26 ↑37%
      3 ↑200%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      1
      Shoplifting
      0
      3
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      3
      0
      Other Crime
      11 ↑0%
      2
      Overall Verdict
      B Waunfawr is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 54/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Buckley Bistre West safer than Waunfawr?

      Buckley Bistre West has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) and recorded 326 crimes in the last 12 months. Waunfawr has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) with 84 crimes. Waunfawr scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Buckley Bistre West vs Waunfawr?

      Buckley Bistre West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Waunfawr shows +35.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Buckley Bistre West and Waunfawr?

      In Buckley Bistre West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (153 incidents). In Waunfawr, it is Violent Crime (31 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Buckley Bistre West and Waunfawr?

      Buckley Bistre West recorded 83 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Waunfawr recorded 18. 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 Buckley Bistre West vs Waunfawr?

      Violent crime in Buckley Bistre West totalled 153 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 31 in Waunfawr. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Buckley Bistre West and Waunfawr in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Buckley Bistre West recorded 344 crimes (now 326, a change of -5.2%). Waunfawr recorded 62 crimes previously (now 84, +35.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Buckley Bistre West and Waunfawr?

      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. Buckley Bistre West has a resolution rate of 7.1% and Waunfawr has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Buckley Bistre West and Waunfawr?

      Buckley Bistre West falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Waunfawr 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 Buckley Bistre West and Waunfawr?

      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 Buckley Bistre West or Waunfawr on a crime map?

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

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