Denbigh Upper/Henllan vs Llay

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    42/100
    Denbigh Upper/Henllan North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      49/100
      Llay North Wales Police

      Denbigh Upper/Henllan vs Llay Results

      A
      42/100
      Below Average
      Denbigh Upper/Henllan
      North Wales Police
      435 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.6% trend
      6.5% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      49/100
      Average
      Llay
      North Wales Police
      349 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.6% trend
      8.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Denbigh Upper/Henllan
      B Llay
      Safety Score
      42/100 Below Average
      49/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      435
      349
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      481
      310
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.6%
      ↑12.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      6.5%
      8.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Denbigh Upper/Henllan
      B Llay
      Violent Crime
      222 ↑13%
      144 ↓2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      76 ↓31%
      60 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      15 ↓32%
      17 ↑31%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↓33%
      4 ↑0%
      Burglary
      8 ↓20%
      9 ↑80%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      34 ↑0%
      35 ↓5%
      Drugs
      4 ↑33%
      25 ↑32%
      Public Order
      39 ↑15%
      41 ↑242%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      13 ↓68%
      8 ↑60%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓43%
      2
      Other Crime
      16 ↑0%
      4 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Llay is the safer choice — scoring 49/100 vs 42/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Denbigh Upper/Henllan safer than Llay?

      Denbigh Upper/Henllan has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) and recorded 435 crimes in the last 12 months. Llay has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) with 349 crimes. Llay scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Denbigh Upper/Henllan vs Llay?

      Denbigh Upper/Henllan shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Llay shows +12.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Denbigh Upper/Henllan and Llay?

      In Denbigh Upper/Henllan, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (222 incidents). In Llay, it is Violent Crime (144 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Denbigh Upper/Henllan and Llay?

      Denbigh Upper/Henllan recorded 76 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Llay recorded 60. 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 Upper/Henllan vs Llay?

      Violent crime in Denbigh Upper/Henllan totalled 222 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 144 in Llay. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Denbigh Upper/Henllan and Llay in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Denbigh Upper/Henllan recorded 481 crimes (now 435, a change of -9.6%). Llay recorded 310 crimes previously (now 349, +12.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Denbigh Upper/Henllan and Llay?

      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 Upper/Henllan has a resolution rate of 6.5% and Llay has 8.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Denbigh Upper/Henllan and Llay?

      Denbigh Upper/Henllan falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Llay 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 Upper/Henllan and Llay?

      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 Upper/Henllan or Llay on a crime map?

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

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