Gerlan vs Prestatyn Meliden
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Gerlan vs Prestatyn Meliden Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gerlan safer than Prestatyn Meliden?
Gerlan has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 115 crimes in the last 12 months. Prestatyn Meliden has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) with 162 crimes. Gerlan scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Gerlan vs Prestatyn Meliden?
Gerlan shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Prestatyn Meliden shows +17.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Gerlan and Prestatyn Meliden?
In Gerlan, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (55 incidents). In Prestatyn Meliden, it is Violent Crime (81 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gerlan and Prestatyn Meliden?
Gerlan recorded 24 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Prestatyn Meliden recorded 33. 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 Prestatyn Meliden?
Violent crime in Gerlan totalled 55 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 81 in Prestatyn Meliden. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Gerlan and Prestatyn Meliden in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gerlan recorded 121 crimes (now 115, a change of -5%). Prestatyn Meliden recorded 138 crimes previously (now 162, +17.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gerlan and Prestatyn Meliden?
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 Prestatyn Meliden has 62.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Gerlan and Prestatyn Meliden?
Gerlan falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Prestatyn Meliden 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 Prestatyn Meliden?
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 Prestatyn Meliden on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gerlan and Prestatyn Meliden. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.