Ewloe vs Shotton West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Ewloe North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      63/100
      Shotton West North Wales Police

      Ewloe vs Shotton West Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Ewloe
      North Wales Police
      231 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.5% trend
      8.3% 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 Ewloe
      B Shotton West
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      63/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      231
      275
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      200
      303
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑15.5%
      ↓9.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      8.3%
      13.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ewloe
      B Shotton West
      Violent Crime
      85 ↑23%
      101 ↓14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      44 ↓6%
      59 ↓21%
      Other Theft
      19 ↑36%
      21 ↑17%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓50%
      3 ↑0%
      Burglary
      5 ↑25%
      5 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      24 ↑60%
      15 ↓29%
      Drugs
      7 ↑40%
      12 ↑71%
      Public Order
      8 ↑0%
      22 ↓15%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      4 ↑300%
      Shoplifting
      26 ↑8%
      19 ↓14%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      4 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      7 ↑250%
      7 ↑75%
      Overall Verdict
      B Shotton West is the safer choice — scoring 63/100 vs 61/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ewloe safer than Shotton West?

      Ewloe has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 231 crimes in the last 12 months. Shotton West has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) with 275 crimes. Shotton West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ewloe vs Shotton West?

      Ewloe shows a year-on-year crime trend of +15.5% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Ewloe and Shotton West?

      In Ewloe, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (85 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 Ewloe and Shotton West?

      Ewloe recorded 44 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 Ewloe vs Shotton West?

      Violent crime in Ewloe totalled 85 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 Ewloe and Shotton West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ewloe recorded 200 crimes (now 231, a change of +15.5%). Shotton West recorded 303 crimes previously (now 275, -9.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ewloe 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. Ewloe has a resolution rate of 8.3% and Shotton West has 13.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ewloe and Shotton West?

      Ewloe 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 Ewloe 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 Ewloe or Shotton West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ewloe and Shotton 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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