Denbigh Central vs Plas Madoc

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Denbigh Central North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      53/100
      Plas Madoc North Wales Police

      Denbigh Central vs Plas Madoc Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Denbigh Central
      North Wales Police
      320 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.1% trend
      17.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      53/100
      Average
      Plas Madoc
      North Wales Police
      344 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.9% trend
      29.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Denbigh Central
      B Plas Madoc
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      53/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      320
      344
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      377
      341
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.1%
      ↑0.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.6%
      29.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Denbigh Central
      B Plas Madoc
      Violent Crime
      117 ↓17%
      148 ↓23%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      64 ↓22%
      77 ↑38%
      Other Theft
      18 ↓5%
      15 ↓21%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓75%
      7 ↑250%
      Burglary
      7 ↓22%
      12 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      20 ↓57%
      51 ↑76%
      Drugs
      4 ↓64%
      4 ↑100%
      Public Order
      27 ↑23%
      18 ↓14%
      Robbery
      2
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      54 ↑74%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓89%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      4 ↑100%
      8 ↑14%
      Overall Verdict
      A Denbigh Central is the safer choice — scoring 61/100 vs 53/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Denbigh Central safer than Plas Madoc?

      Denbigh Central has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 320 crimes in the last 12 months. Plas Madoc has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) with 344 crimes. Denbigh Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Denbigh Central vs Plas Madoc?

      Denbigh Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Plas Madoc shows +0.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Denbigh Central and Plas Madoc?

      In Denbigh Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (117 incidents). In Plas Madoc, it is Violent Crime (148 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Denbigh Central and Plas Madoc?

      Denbigh Central recorded 64 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Plas Madoc recorded 77. 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 Denbigh Central vs Plas Madoc?

      Violent crime in Denbigh Central totalled 117 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 148 in Plas Madoc. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Denbigh Central and Plas Madoc in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Denbigh Central recorded 377 crimes (now 320, a change of -15.1%). Plas Madoc recorded 341 crimes previously (now 344, +0.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Denbigh Central and Plas Madoc?

      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. Denbigh Central has a resolution rate of 17.6% and Plas Madoc has 29.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Denbigh Central and Plas Madoc?

      Denbigh Central falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Plas Madoc 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 Denbigh Central and Plas Madoc?

      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 Denbigh Central or Plas Madoc on a crime map?

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

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