Criccieth vs Melindwr

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    83/100
    Criccieth North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      94/100
      Melindwr Dyfed-Powys Police

      Criccieth vs Melindwr Results

      A
      83/100
      Safe
      Criccieth
      North Wales Police
      88 crimes / 12m
      ↓35.8% trend
      20% resolved
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      VS
      B
      94/100
      Very Safe
      Melindwr
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      55 crimes / 12m
      ↓54.2% trend
      100% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Criccieth
      B Melindwr
      Safety Score
      83/100 Safe
      94/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      88
      55
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      137
      120
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓35.8%
      ↓54.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Criccieth
      B Melindwr
      Violent Crime
      40 ↓5%
      30 ↓51%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      18 ↓54%
      4 ↓43%
      Other Theft
      7 ↓36%
      4 ↓56%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      2 ↑0%
      3 ↓40%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      10 ↓23%
      3 ↓77%
      Drugs
      1 ↓67%
      5 ↓50%
      Public Order
      6 ↑20%
      4 ↓43%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↓88%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      1 ↓67%
      1 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Melindwr is the safer choice — scoring 94/100 vs 83/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Criccieth safer than Melindwr?

      Criccieth has a safety score of 83/100 (Safe) and recorded 88 crimes in the last 12 months. Melindwr has a safety score of 94/100 (Very Safe) with 55 crimes. Melindwr scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Criccieth vs Melindwr?

      Criccieth shows a year-on-year crime trend of -35.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Melindwr shows -54.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Criccieth and Melindwr?

      In Criccieth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (40 incidents). In Melindwr, it is Violent Crime (30 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Criccieth and Melindwr?

      Criccieth recorded 18 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Melindwr recorded 4. 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 Criccieth vs Melindwr?

      Violent crime in Criccieth totalled 40 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 30 in Melindwr. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Criccieth and Melindwr in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Criccieth recorded 137 crimes (now 88, a change of -35.8%). Melindwr recorded 120 crimes previously (now 55, -54.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Criccieth and Melindwr?

      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. Criccieth has a resolution rate of 20% and Melindwr has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Criccieth and Melindwr?

      Criccieth falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Melindwr is covered by Dyfed-Powys Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Criccieth and Melindwr?

      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 Criccieth or Melindwr on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Criccieth and Melindwr. 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.