Chirk South vs Gwernaffield

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    68/100
    Chirk South North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      86/100
      Gwernaffield North Wales Police

      Chirk South vs Gwernaffield Results

      A
      68/100
      Safe
      Chirk South
      North Wales Police
      222 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.1% trend
      22.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      86/100
      Very Safe
      Gwernaffield
      North Wales Police
      34 crimes / 12m
      ↓37% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chirk South
      B Gwernaffield
      Safety Score
      68/100 Safe
      86/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      222
      34
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      229
      54
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.1%
      ↓37%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.2%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chirk South
      B Gwernaffield
      Violent Crime
      83 ↓25%
      20 ↓26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      62 ↑24%
      8 ↓20%
      Other Theft
      16 ↑220%
      1 ↓75%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↓67%
      0
      Burglary
      6 ↑50%
      1 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      21 ↑11%
      1 ↓80%
      Drugs
      4 ↑100%
      1
      Public Order
      18 ↓18%
      2 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      6 ↑200%
      0
      Other Crime
      4 ↓20%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Gwernaffield is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 68/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chirk South safer than Gwernaffield?

      Chirk South has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) and recorded 222 crimes in the last 12 months. Gwernaffield has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) with 34 crimes. Gwernaffield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chirk South vs Gwernaffield?

      Chirk South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Gwernaffield shows -37% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Chirk South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (83 incidents). In Gwernaffield, it is Violent Crime (20 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Chirk South recorded 62 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Gwernaffield recorded 8. 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 South vs Gwernaffield?

      Violent crime in Chirk South totalled 83 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 20 in Gwernaffield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chirk South recorded 229 crimes (now 222, a change of -3.1%). Gwernaffield recorded 54 crimes previously (now 34, -37%).

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

      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 South has a resolution rate of 22.2% and Gwernaffield has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chirk South and Gwernaffield?

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

      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 South or Gwernaffield on a crime map?

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

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