Cefn vs Chirk South

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    50/100
    Cefn North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Chirk South North Wales Police

      Cefn vs Chirk South Results

      A
      50/100
      Average
      Cefn
      North Wales Police
      377 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.3% trend
      13.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Chirk South
      North Wales Police
      215 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.5% trend
      9.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cefn
      B Chirk South
      Safety Score
      50/100 Average
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      377
      215
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      398
      230
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.3%
      ↓6.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      13.2%
      9.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cefn
      B Chirk South
      Violent Crime
      159 ↑4%
      84 ↓22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      79 ↓14%
      56 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      21 ↑0%
      12 ↑71%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↑22%
      2 ↓71%
      Burglary
      10 ↓29%
      5 ↑25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      45 ↓12%
      21 ↑11%
      Drugs
      4 ↓69%
      4 ↑100%
      Public Order
      23 ↓23%
      21 ↑31%
      Shoplifting
      12 ↑500%
      4 ↑33%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑50%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑25%
      6 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Chirk South is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 50/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cefn safer than Chirk South?

      Cefn has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) and recorded 377 crimes in the last 12 months. Chirk South has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 215 crimes. Chirk South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cefn vs Chirk South?

      Cefn shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Chirk South shows -6.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cefn and Chirk South?

      In Cefn, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (159 incidents). In Chirk South, it is Violent Crime (84 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cefn and Chirk South?

      Cefn recorded 79 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Chirk South recorded 56. 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 Cefn vs Chirk South?

      Violent crime in Cefn totalled 159 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 84 in Chirk South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cefn and Chirk South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cefn recorded 398 crimes (now 377, a change of -5.3%). Chirk South recorded 230 crimes previously (now 215, -6.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cefn and Chirk South?

      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. Cefn has a resolution rate of 13.2% and Chirk South has 9.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cefn and Chirk South?

      Cefn falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Chirk South 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 Cefn and Chirk South?

      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 Cefn or Chirk South on a crime map?

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

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