Erddig vs Menai (Caernarfon)

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    60/100
    Erddig North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      58/100
      Menai (Caernarfon) North Wales Police

      Erddig vs Menai (Caernarfon) Results

      A
      60/100
      Average
      Erddig
      North Wales Police
      250 crimes / 12m
      ↑43.7% trend
      4.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      58/100
      Average
      Menai (Caernarfon)
      North Wales Police
      338 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.3% trend
      8.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Erddig
      B Menai (Caernarfon)
      Safety Score
      60/100 Average
      58/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      250
      338
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      174
      318
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑43.7%
      ↑6.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      4.8%
      8.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Erddig
      B Menai (Caernarfon)
      Violent Crime
      72 ↑29%
      86 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      18 ↑20%
      47 ↓20%
      Other Theft
      8 ↓27%
      17 ↓32%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↑0%
      4 ↑100%
      Burglary
      3 ↑0%
      4 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      18 ↑29%
      20 ↑5%
      Drugs
      0
      6 ↑50%
      Public Order
      8 ↑300%
      14 ↓7%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      112 ↑81%
      133 ↑46%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      1 ↑0%
      4 ↓20%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Erddig safer than Menai (Caernarfon)?

      Erddig has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) and recorded 250 crimes in the last 12 months. Menai (Caernarfon) has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) with 338 crimes. Erddig scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Erddig vs Menai (Caernarfon)?

      Erddig shows a year-on-year crime trend of +43.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Menai (Caernarfon) shows +6.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Erddig and Menai (Caernarfon)?

      In Erddig, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (112 incidents). In Menai (Caernarfon), it is Shoplifting (133 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Erddig and Menai (Caernarfon)?

      Erddig recorded 18 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Menai (Caernarfon) recorded 47. 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 Erddig vs Menai (Caernarfon)?

      Violent crime in Erddig totalled 72 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 86 in Menai (Caernarfon). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Erddig and Menai (Caernarfon) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Erddig recorded 174 crimes (now 250, a change of +43.7%). Menai (Caernarfon) recorded 318 crimes previously (now 338, +6.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Erddig and Menai (Caernarfon)?

      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. Erddig has a resolution rate of 4.8% and Menai (Caernarfon) has 8.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Erddig and Menai (Caernarfon)?

      Erddig falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Menai (Caernarfon) 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 Erddig and Menai (Caernarfon)?

      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 Erddig or Menai (Caernarfon) on a crime map?

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

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