Dewi vs Prestatyn South West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    64/100
    Dewi North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Prestatyn South West North Wales Police

      Dewi vs Prestatyn South West Results

      A
      64/100
      Average
      Dewi
      North Wales Police
      314 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.5% trend
      2.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Prestatyn South West
      North Wales Police
      226 crimes / 12m
      ↓38.9% trend
      6.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dewi
      B Prestatyn South West
      Safety Score
      64/100 Average
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      314
      226
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      351
      370
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.5%
      ↓38.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      2.8%
      6.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dewi
      B Prestatyn South West
      Violent Crime
      72 ↓25%
      113 ↓26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      58 ↑23%
      50 ↓47%
      Other Theft
      5 ↓87%
      7 ↓22%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↑0%
      2 ↑0%
      Burglary
      1 ↓67%
      7 ↑40%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      16 ↑14%
      17 ↓69%
      Drugs
      16 ↑300%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      17 ↓19%
      15 ↓21%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Shoplifting
      118 ↑5%
      5 ↓67%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓25%
      3 ↓73%
      Overall Verdict
      B Prestatyn South West is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 64/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dewi safer than Prestatyn South West?

      Dewi has a safety score of 64/100 (Average) and recorded 314 crimes in the last 12 months. Prestatyn South West has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 226 crimes. Prestatyn South West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dewi vs Prestatyn South West?

      Dewi shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Prestatyn South West shows -38.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Dewi and Prestatyn South West?

      In Dewi, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (118 incidents). In Prestatyn South West, it is Violent Crime (113 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dewi and Prestatyn South West?

      Dewi recorded 58 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Prestatyn South West recorded 50. 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 Dewi vs Prestatyn South West?

      Violent crime in Dewi totalled 72 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 113 in Prestatyn South West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dewi and Prestatyn South West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dewi recorded 351 crimes (now 314, a change of -10.5%). Prestatyn South West recorded 370 crimes previously (now 226, -38.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dewi and Prestatyn South 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. Dewi has a resolution rate of 2.8% and Prestatyn South West has 6.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dewi and Prestatyn South West?

      Dewi falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Prestatyn South 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 Dewi and Prestatyn South 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 Dewi or Prestatyn South West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Dewi and Prestatyn South 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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