Criccieth vs Shotton Higher
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Criccieth vs Shotton Higher 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 Criccieth safer than Shotton Higher?
Criccieth has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 112 crimes in the last 12 months. Shotton Higher has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) with 527 crimes. Criccieth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Criccieth vs Shotton Higher?
Criccieth shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Shotton Higher shows -1.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Criccieth and Shotton Higher?
In Criccieth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (48 incidents). In Shotton Higher, it is Violent Crime (194 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Criccieth and Shotton Higher?
Criccieth recorded 24 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shotton Higher 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 Criccieth vs Shotton Higher?
Violent crime in Criccieth totalled 48 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 194 in Shotton Higher. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Criccieth and Shotton Higher in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Criccieth recorded 109 crimes (now 112, a change of +2.8%). Shotton Higher recorded 537 crimes previously (now 527, -1.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Criccieth and Shotton Higher?
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 0% and Shotton Higher has 6.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Criccieth and Shotton Higher?
Criccieth falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Shotton Higher 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 Criccieth and Shotton Higher?
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 Shotton Higher on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Criccieth and Shotton Higher. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.