Dyffryn Ardudwy vs Flint Castle

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    73/100
    Dyffryn Ardudwy North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      45/100
      Flint Castle North Wales Police

      Dyffryn Ardudwy vs Flint Castle Results

      A
      73/100
      Safe
      Dyffryn Ardudwy
      North Wales Police
      108 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      45/100
      Average
      Flint Castle
      North Wales Police
      450 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.1% trend
      22.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dyffryn Ardudwy
      B Flint Castle
      Safety Score
      73/100 Safe
      45/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      108
      450
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      101
      424
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.9%
      ↑6.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      22.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dyffryn Ardudwy
      B Flint Castle
      Violent Crime
      47 ↑7%
      157 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      21 ↑0%
      88 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      10 ↓9%
      14 ↓22%
      Vehicle Crime
      0 ↓100%
      12 ↑71%
      Burglary
      7 ↑133%
      15 ↑67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      12 ↓8%
      38 ↑41%
      Drugs
      1 ↑0%
      14 ↑40%
      Public Order
      6 ↑100%
      21 ↓40%
      Robbery
      0
      4 ↑300%
      Shoplifting
      0
      79 ↑204%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      3 ↓57%
      Other Crime
      3 ↑0%
      5 ↓17%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dyffryn Ardudwy safer than Flint Castle?

      Dyffryn Ardudwy has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) and recorded 108 crimes in the last 12 months. Flint Castle has a safety score of 45/100 (Average) with 450 crimes. Dyffryn Ardudwy scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dyffryn Ardudwy vs Flint Castle?

      Dyffryn Ardudwy shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Flint Castle shows +6.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Dyffryn Ardudwy and Flint Castle?

      In Dyffryn Ardudwy, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (47 incidents). In Flint Castle, it is Violent Crime (157 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dyffryn Ardudwy and Flint Castle?

      Dyffryn Ardudwy recorded 21 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Flint Castle recorded 88. 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 Dyffryn Ardudwy vs Flint Castle?

      Violent crime in Dyffryn Ardudwy totalled 47 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 157 in Flint Castle. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dyffryn Ardudwy and Flint Castle in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dyffryn Ardudwy recorded 101 crimes (now 108, a change of +6.9%). Flint Castle recorded 424 crimes previously (now 450, +6.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dyffryn Ardudwy and Flint Castle?

      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. Dyffryn Ardudwy has a resolution rate of 0% and Flint Castle has 22.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dyffryn Ardudwy and Flint Castle?

      Dyffryn Ardudwy falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Flint Castle 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 Dyffryn Ardudwy and Flint Castle?

      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 Dyffryn Ardudwy or Flint Castle on a crime map?

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

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