Colwyn vs Whitford
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Colwyn vs Whitford Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Colwyn safer than Whitford?
Colwyn has a safety score of 35/100 (Below Average) and recorded 539 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitford has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) with 65 crimes. Whitford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Colwyn vs Whitford?
Colwyn shows a year-on-year crime trend of +13% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Whitford shows -14.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Colwyn and Whitford?
In Colwyn, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (198 incidents). In Whitford, it is Violent Crime (26 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Colwyn and Whitford?
Colwyn recorded 110 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitford 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 Whitford?
Violent crime in Colwyn totalled 198 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 26 in Whitford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Colwyn and Whitford in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Colwyn recorded 477 crimes (now 539, a change of +13%). Whitford recorded 76 crimes previously (now 65, -14.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Colwyn and Whitford?
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 Whitford has 60%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Colwyn and Whitford?
Colwyn falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Whitford 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 Whitford?
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 Whitford on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Colwyn and Whitford. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.