Craig-y-Don vs Marl

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    75/100
    Craig-y-Don North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      58/100
      Marl North Wales Police

      Craig-y-Don vs Marl Results

      A
      75/100
      Safe
      Craig-y-Don
      North Wales Police
      187 crimes / 12m
      ↓25.8% trend
      17.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      58/100
      Average
      Marl
      North Wales Police
      327 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.2% trend
      24% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Craig-y-Don
      B Marl
      Safety Score
      75/100 Safe
      58/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      187
      327
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      252
      320
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓25.8%
      ↑2.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.6%
      24%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Craig-y-Don
      B Marl
      Violent Crime
      68 ↓44%
      110 ↓9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      53 ↓26%
      70 ↑6%
      Other Theft
      14 ↑75%
      17 ↑31%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓75%
      16 ↓16%
      Burglary
      10 ↑0%
      5 ↓29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      5 ↓71%
      18 ↓14%
      Drugs
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↓60%
      Public Order
      12 ↑0%
      28 ↑75%
      Robbery
      2
      1
      Shoplifting
      8 ↑167%
      48 ↑17%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      2 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      5
      Other Crime
      10 ↑233%
      5 ↑25%
      Overall Verdict
      A Craig-y-Don is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 58/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Craig-y-Don safer than Marl?

      Craig-y-Don has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 187 crimes in the last 12 months. Marl has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) with 327 crimes. Craig-y-Don scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Craig-y-Don vs Marl?

      Craig-y-Don shows a year-on-year crime trend of -25.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Marl shows +2.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Craig-y-Don and Marl?

      In Craig-y-Don, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (68 incidents). In Marl, it is Violent Crime (110 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Craig-y-Don and Marl?

      Craig-y-Don recorded 53 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Marl recorded 70. 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 Craig-y-Don vs Marl?

      Violent crime in Craig-y-Don totalled 68 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 110 in Marl. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Craig-y-Don and Marl in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Craig-y-Don recorded 252 crimes (now 187, a change of -25.8%). Marl recorded 320 crimes previously (now 327, +2.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Craig-y-Don and Marl?

      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. Craig-y-Don has a resolution rate of 17.6% and Marl has 24%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Craig-y-Don and Marl?

      Craig-y-Don falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Marl 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 Craig-y-Don and Marl?

      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 Craig-y-Don or Marl on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Craig-y-Don and Marl. 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.