Colwyn vs Mechell

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    35/100
    Colwyn North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      81/100
      Mechell North Wales Police

      Colwyn vs Mechell Results

      A
      35/100
      Below Average
      Colwyn
      North Wales Police
      539 crimes / 12m
      ↑13% trend
      17.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      81/100
      Safe
      Mechell
      North Wales Police
      51 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.8% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Colwyn
      B Mechell
      Safety Score
      35/100 Below Average
      81/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      539
      51
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      477
      53
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑13%
      ↓3.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.3%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Colwyn
      B Mechell
      Violent Crime
      198 ↓18%
      19 ↓32%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      110 ↑17%
      10 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      26 ↑86%
      5 ↑25%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↑150%
      1
      Burglary
      10 ↑25%
      2 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      45 ↑29%
      8
      Drugs
      15 ↑200%
      0
      Public Order
      35 ↑35%
      4 ↓20%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      0
      Shoplifting
      67 ↑86%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑60%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      15 ↑88%
      2 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Mechell is the safer choice — scoring 81/100 vs 35/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Colwyn safer than Mechell?

      Colwyn has a safety score of 35/100 (Below Average) and recorded 539 crimes in the last 12 months. Mechell has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) with 51 crimes. Mechell scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Colwyn vs Mechell?

      Colwyn shows a year-on-year crime trend of +13% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Mechell shows -3.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Colwyn and Mechell?

      In Colwyn, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (198 incidents). In Mechell, it is Violent Crime (19 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Colwyn and Mechell?

      Colwyn recorded 110 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Mechell recorded 10. 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 Mechell?

      Violent crime in Colwyn totalled 198 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 19 in Mechell. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Colwyn recorded 477 crimes (now 539, a change of +13%). Mechell recorded 53 crimes previously (now 51, -3.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Colwyn and Mechell?

      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 Mechell has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Colwyn and Mechell?

      Colwyn falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Mechell 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 Mechell?

      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 Mechell on a crime map?

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

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