Gerlan vs Marl

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    74/100
    Gerlan North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      58/100
      Marl North Wales Police

      Gerlan vs Marl Results

      A
      74/100
      Safe
      Gerlan
      North Wales Police
      115 crimes / 12m
      ↓5% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      58/100
      Average
      Marl
      North Wales Police
      327 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.2% trend
      24% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gerlan
      B Marl
      Safety Score
      74/100 Safe
      58/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      115
      327
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      121
      320
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5%
      ↑2.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      24%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gerlan
      B Marl
      Violent Crime
      55 ↓7%
      110 ↓9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      24 ↓17%
      70 ↑6%
      Other Theft
      4 ↑33%
      17 ↑31%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓50%
      16 ↓16%
      Burglary
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↓29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      10 ↑0%
      18 ↓14%
      Drugs
      4
      2 ↓60%
      Public Order
      12 ↑9%
      28 ↑75%
      Robbery
      1
      1
      Shoplifting
      1
      48 ↑17%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      2 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      5
      Other Crime
      1 ↓75%
      5 ↑25%
      Overall Verdict
      A Gerlan is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 58/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gerlan safer than Marl?

      Gerlan has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 115 crimes in the last 12 months. Marl has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) with 327 crimes. Gerlan scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gerlan vs Marl?

      Gerlan shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Marl shows +2.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Gerlan and Marl?

      In Gerlan, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (55 incidents). In Marl, it is Violent Crime (110 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gerlan and Marl?

      Gerlan recorded 24 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Marl recorded 70. 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 Gerlan vs Marl?

      Violent crime in Gerlan totalled 55 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 110 in Marl. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gerlan and Marl in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gerlan recorded 121 crimes (now 115, a change of -5%). Marl recorded 320 crimes previously (now 327, +2.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gerlan and Marl?

      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. Gerlan has a resolution rate of 0% and Marl has 24%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gerlan and Marl?

      Gerlan falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Marl 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 Gerlan and Marl?

      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 Gerlan or Marl on a crime map?

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

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