Flint Castle vs Mechell

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    45/100
    Flint Castle North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      81/100
      Mechell North Wales Police

      Flint Castle vs Mechell Results

      A
      45/100
      Average
      Flint Castle
      North Wales Police
      450 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.1% trend
      22.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      81/100
      Safe
      Mechell
      North Wales Police
      51 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Flint Castle
      B Mechell
      Safety Score
      45/100 Average
      81/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      450
      51
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      424
      53
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.1%
      ↓3.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.2%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Flint Castle
      B Mechell
      Violent Crime
      157 ↓1%
      19 ↓32%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      88 ↓25%
      10 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      14 ↓22%
      5 ↑25%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↑71%
      1
      Burglary
      15 ↑67%
      2 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      38 ↑41%
      8
      Drugs
      14 ↑40%
      0
      Public Order
      21 ↓40%
      4 ↓20%
      Robbery
      4 ↑300%
      0
      Shoplifting
      79 ↑204%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓57%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓17%
      2 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Mechell is the safer choice — scoring 81/100 vs 45/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Flint Castle safer than Mechell?

      Flint Castle has a safety score of 45/100 (Average) and recorded 450 crimes in the last 12 months. Mechell has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) with 51 crimes. Mechell scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Flint Castle vs Mechell?

      Flint Castle shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Mechell shows -3.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Flint Castle, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (157 incidents). In Mechell, it is Violent Crime (19 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Flint Castle recorded 88 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Mechell recorded 10. 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 Flint Castle vs Mechell?

      Violent crime in Flint Castle totalled 157 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 19 in Mechell. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Flint Castle recorded 424 crimes (now 450, a change of +6.1%). Mechell recorded 53 crimes previously (now 51, -3.8%).

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

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

      Which police force covers Flint Castle and Mechell?

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

      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 Flint Castle or Mechell on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Flint Castle and Mechell. 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.