Denbigh Lower vs Mechell

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    73/100
    Denbigh Lower North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      81/100
      Mechell North Wales Police

      Denbigh Lower vs Mechell Results

      A
      73/100
      Safe
      Denbigh Lower
      North Wales Police
      167 crimes / 12m
      ↓13% trend
      16.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      81/100
      Safe
      Mechell
      North Wales Police
      51 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Denbigh Lower
      B Mechell
      Safety Score
      73/100 Safe
      81/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      167
      51
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      192
      53
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13%
      ↓3.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.7%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Denbigh Lower
      B Mechell
      Violent Crime
      75 ↓21%
      19 ↓32%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      40 ↑25%
      10 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      15 ↑25%
      5 ↑25%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↑0%
      1
      Burglary
      2 ↓33%
      2 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      7 ↓50%
      8
      Drugs
      5 ↑25%
      0
      Public Order
      7 ↓30%
      4 ↓20%
      Robbery
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑11%
      2 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Denbigh Lower safer than Mechell?

      Denbigh Lower has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) and recorded 167 crimes in the last 12 months. Mechell has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) with 51 crimes. Mechell scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Denbigh Lower vs Mechell?

      Denbigh Lower shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Mechell shows -3.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Denbigh Lower and Mechell?

      In Denbigh Lower, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (75 incidents). In Mechell, it is Violent Crime (19 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Denbigh Lower and Mechell?

      Denbigh Lower recorded 40 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Mechell recorded 10. 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 Lower vs Mechell?

      Violent crime in Denbigh Lower totalled 75 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 19 in Mechell. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Denbigh Lower and Mechell in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Denbigh Lower recorded 192 crimes (now 167, a change of -13%). Mechell recorded 53 crimes previously (now 51, -3.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Denbigh Lower and Mechell?

      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 Lower has a resolution rate of 16.7% and Mechell has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Denbigh Lower and Mechell?

      Denbigh Lower falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Mechell 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 Lower and Mechell?

      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 Lower or Mechell on a crime map?

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

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