Colwyn vs Flint Castle

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    35/100
    Colwyn North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      45/100
      Flint Castle North Wales Police

      Colwyn vs Flint Castle Results

      A
      35/100
      Below Average
      Colwyn
      North Wales Police
      539 crimes / 12m
      ↑13% trend
      17.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      45/100
      Average
      Flint Castle
      North Wales Police
      450 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.1% trend
      22.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Colwyn
      B Flint Castle
      Safety Score
      35/100 Below Average
      45/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      539
      450
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      477
      424
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑13%
      ↑6.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.3%
      22.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Colwyn
      B Flint Castle
      Violent Crime
      198 ↓18%
      157 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      110 ↑17%
      88 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      26 ↑86%
      14 ↓22%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↑150%
      12 ↑71%
      Burglary
      10 ↑25%
      15 ↑67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      45 ↑29%
      38 ↑41%
      Drugs
      15 ↑200%
      14 ↑40%
      Public Order
      35 ↑35%
      21 ↓40%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      4 ↑300%
      Shoplifting
      67 ↑86%
      79 ↑204%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑60%
      3 ↓57%
      Other Crime
      15 ↑88%
      5 ↓17%
      Overall Verdict
      B Flint Castle is the safer choice — scoring 45/100 vs 35/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Colwyn safer than Flint Castle?

      Colwyn has a safety score of 35/100 (Below Average) and recorded 539 crimes in the last 12 months. Flint Castle has a safety score of 45/100 (Average) with 450 crimes. Flint Castle scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Colwyn vs Flint Castle?

      Colwyn shows a year-on-year crime trend of +13% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Flint Castle shows +6.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Colwyn and Flint Castle?

      In Colwyn, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (198 incidents). In Flint Castle, it is Violent Crime (157 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Colwyn and Flint Castle?

      Colwyn recorded 110 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Flint Castle recorded 88. 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 Colwyn vs Flint Castle?

      Violent crime in Colwyn totalled 198 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 157 in Flint Castle. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Colwyn and Flint Castle in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Colwyn recorded 477 crimes (now 539, a change of +13%). Flint Castle recorded 424 crimes previously (now 450, +6.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Colwyn and Flint Castle?

      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. Colwyn has a resolution rate of 17.3% and Flint Castle has 22.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Colwyn and Flint Castle?

      Colwyn falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Flint Castle 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 Colwyn and Flint Castle?

      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 Colwyn or Flint Castle on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Colwyn and Flint Castle. 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.