Chirk North vs Smithfield

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    66/100
    Chirk North North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Smithfield North Wales Police

      Chirk North vs Smithfield Results

      A
      66/100
      Safe
      Chirk North
      North Wales Police
      235 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.6% trend
      20% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Smithfield
      North Wales Police
      982 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.6% trend
      10.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chirk North
      B Smithfield
      Safety Score
      66/100 Safe
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      235
      982
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      229
      1,040
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.6%
      ↓5.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      10.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chirk North
      B Smithfield
      Violent Crime
      74 ↓20%
      268 ↓17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      75 ↑97%
      133 ↓21%
      Other Theft
      5 ↑25%
      45 ↓25%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓94%
      14 ↑0%
      Burglary
      1 ↓50%
      26 ↓4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      48 ↑153%
      72 ↓18%
      Drugs
      0 ↓100%
      17 ↑6%
      Public Order
      20 ↓13%
      71 ↓1%
      Robbery
      0
      2 ↓78%
      Shoplifting
      4 ↓85%
      311 ↑39%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      3 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      3
      8 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓43%
      10 ↓44%
      Overall Verdict
      A Chirk North is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chirk North safer than Smithfield?

      Chirk North has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) and recorded 235 crimes in the last 12 months. Smithfield has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 982 crimes. Chirk North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chirk North vs Smithfield?

      Chirk North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Smithfield shows -5.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chirk North and Smithfield?

      In Chirk North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (75 incidents). In Smithfield, it is Shoplifting (311 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chirk North and Smithfield?

      Chirk North recorded 75 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Smithfield recorded 133. 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 Chirk North vs Smithfield?

      Violent crime in Chirk North totalled 74 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 268 in Smithfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chirk North and Smithfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chirk North recorded 229 crimes (now 235, a change of +2.6%). Smithfield recorded 1,040 crimes previously (now 982, -5.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chirk North and Smithfield?

      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. Chirk North has a resolution rate of 20% and Smithfield has 10.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chirk North and Smithfield?

      Chirk North falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Smithfield 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 Chirk North and Smithfield?

      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 Chirk North or Smithfield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chirk North and Smithfield. 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.