Deiniol vs Shotton West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Deiniol North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      63/100
      Shotton West North Wales Police

      Deiniol vs Shotton West Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Deiniol
      North Wales Police
      866 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.5% trend
      14% resolved
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      VS
      B
      63/100
      Average
      Shotton West
      North Wales Police
      275 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.2% trend
      13.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Deiniol
      B Shotton West
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      63/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      866
      275
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      770
      303
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑12.5%
      ↓9.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14%
      13.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Deiniol
      B Shotton West
      Violent Crime
      298 ↓3%
      101 ↓14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      161 ↑24%
      59 ↓21%
      Other Theft
      40 ↑21%
      21 ↑17%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↑17%
      3 ↑0%
      Burglary
      21 ↑17%
      5 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      59 ↑16%
      15 ↓29%
      Drugs
      35 ↑150%
      12 ↑71%
      Public Order
      73 ↑1%
      22 ↓15%
      Robbery
      9 ↑800%
      4 ↑300%
      Shoplifting
      143 ↑39%
      19 ↓14%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓71%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓67%
      3 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↓17%
      4 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      6 ↓45%
      7 ↑75%
      Overall Verdict
      B Shotton West is the safer choice — scoring 63/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Deiniol safer than Shotton West?

      Deiniol has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 866 crimes in the last 12 months. Shotton West has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) with 275 crimes. Shotton West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Deiniol vs Shotton West?

      Deiniol shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Shotton West shows -9.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Deiniol and Shotton West?

      In Deiniol, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (298 incidents). In Shotton West, it is Violent Crime (101 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Deiniol and Shotton West?

      Deiniol recorded 161 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shotton West recorded 59. 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 Deiniol vs Shotton West?

      Violent crime in Deiniol totalled 298 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 101 in Shotton West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Deiniol and Shotton West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Deiniol recorded 770 crimes (now 866, a change of +12.5%). Shotton West recorded 303 crimes previously (now 275, -9.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Deiniol and Shotton West?

      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. Deiniol has a resolution rate of 14% and Shotton West has 13.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Deiniol and Shotton West?

      Deiniol falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Shotton West 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 Deiniol and Shotton West?

      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 Deiniol or Shotton West on a crime map?

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

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