Dyserth vs Shotton West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    75/100
    Dyserth North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      63/100
      Shotton West North Wales Police

      Dyserth vs Shotton West Results

      A
      75/100
      Safe
      Dyserth
      North Wales Police
      122 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.9% trend
      18.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      63/100
      Average
      Shotton West
      North Wales Police
      275 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.2% trend
      13.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dyserth
      B Shotton West
      Safety Score
      75/100 Safe
      63/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      122
      275
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      131
      303
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.9%
      ↓9.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.2%
      13.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dyserth
      B Shotton West
      Violent Crime
      65 ↓4%
      101 ↓14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      15 ↓29%
      59 ↓21%
      Other Theft
      5 ↓17%
      21 ↑17%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↑50%
      3 ↑0%
      Burglary
      5 ↑0%
      5 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      5 ↓64%
      15 ↓29%
      Drugs
      3 ↑50%
      12 ↑71%
      Public Order
      5 ↓38%
      22 ↓15%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      4 ↑300%
      Shoplifting
      11
      19 ↓14%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      3 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      4 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      3 ↑200%
      7 ↑75%
      Overall Verdict
      A Dyserth is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 63/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dyserth safer than Shotton West?

      Dyserth has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 122 crimes in the last 12 months. Shotton West has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) with 275 crimes. Dyserth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dyserth vs Shotton West?

      Dyserth shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Shotton West shows -9.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Dyserth and Shotton West?

      In Dyserth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (65 incidents). In Shotton West, it is Violent Crime (101 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dyserth and Shotton West?

      Dyserth recorded 15 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shotton West recorded 59. 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 Dyserth vs Shotton West?

      Violent crime in Dyserth totalled 65 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 101 in Shotton West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dyserth and Shotton West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dyserth recorded 131 crimes (now 122, a change of -6.9%). Shotton West recorded 303 crimes previously (now 275, -9.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dyserth and Shotton 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. Dyserth has a resolution rate of 18.2% and Shotton West has 13.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dyserth and Shotton West?

      Dyserth falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Shotton 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 Dyserth and Shotton 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 Dyserth or Shotton West on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.