Cefni vs Prestatyn Central

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    60/100
    Cefni North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      51/100
      Prestatyn Central North Wales Police

      Cefni vs Prestatyn Central Results

      A
      60/100
      Average
      Cefni
      North Wales Police
      232 crimes / 12m
      ↑45.9% trend
      0% 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 Cefni
      B Prestatyn Central
      Safety Score
      60/100 Average
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      232
      392
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      159
      412
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑45.9%
      ↓4.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      15.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cefni
      B Prestatyn Central
      Violent Crime
      80 ↑25%
      163 ↑16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      55 ↑90%
      101 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      16 ↓20%
      16 ↓33%
      Vehicle Crime
      2
      3 ↑50%
      Burglary
      8 ↑300%
      6 ↑50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      15 ↑67%
      27 ↓45%
      Drugs
      4 ↓50%
      6 ↓40%
      Public Order
      14 ↑40%
      28 ↓20%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↓67%
      Shoplifting
      32 ↑113%
      31 ↑15%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      2 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      5 ↑150%
      7 ↑17%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cefni safer than Prestatyn Central?

      Cefni has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) and recorded 232 crimes in the last 12 months. Prestatyn Central has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 392 crimes. Cefni scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cefni vs Prestatyn Central?

      Cefni shows a year-on-year crime trend of +45.9% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Cefni and Prestatyn Central?

      In Cefni, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (80 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 Cefni and Prestatyn Central?

      Cefni recorded 55 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 Cefni vs Prestatyn Central?

      Violent crime in Cefni totalled 80 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 Cefni and Prestatyn Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cefni recorded 159 crimes (now 232, a change of +45.9%). Prestatyn Central recorded 412 crimes previously (now 392, -4.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cefni 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. Cefni has a resolution rate of 0% and Prestatyn Central has 15.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cefni and Prestatyn Central?

      Cefni 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 Cefni 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 Cefni or Prestatyn Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cefni 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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