Gogarth vs Prestatyn Central

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    18/100
    Gogarth North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      51/100
      Prestatyn Central North Wales Police

      Gogarth vs Prestatyn Central Results

      A
      18/100
      High Crime
      Gogarth
      North Wales Police
      747 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.3% trend
      13.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      51/100
      Average
      Prestatyn Central
      North Wales Police
      392 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.9% trend
      15.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gogarth
      B Prestatyn Central
      Safety Score
      18/100 High Crime
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      747
      392
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      833
      412
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.3%
      ↓4.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      13.4%
      15.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gogarth
      B Prestatyn Central
      Violent Crime
      295 ↓2%
      163 ↑16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      130 ↓19%
      101 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      49 ↑23%
      16 ↓33%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓64%
      3 ↑50%
      Burglary
      16 ↓41%
      6 ↑50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      54 ↓11%
      27 ↓45%
      Drugs
      18 ↑6%
      6 ↓40%
      Public Order
      52 ↓20%
      28 ↓20%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      1 ↓67%
      Shoplifting
      101 ↓21%
      31 ↑15%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑200%
      2 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓33%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      14 ↑133%
      7 ↑17%
      Overall Verdict
      B Prestatyn Central is the safer choice — scoring 51/100 vs 18/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gogarth safer than Prestatyn Central?

      Gogarth has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) and recorded 747 crimes in the last 12 months. Prestatyn Central has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 392 crimes. Prestatyn Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gogarth vs Prestatyn Central?

      Gogarth shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Prestatyn Central shows -4.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Gogarth and Prestatyn Central?

      In Gogarth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (295 incidents). In Prestatyn Central, it is Violent Crime (163 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gogarth and Prestatyn Central?

      Gogarth recorded 130 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Prestatyn Central recorded 101. 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 Gogarth vs Prestatyn Central?

      Violent crime in Gogarth totalled 295 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 163 in Prestatyn Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gogarth and Prestatyn Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gogarth recorded 833 crimes (now 747, a change of -10.3%). Prestatyn Central recorded 412 crimes previously (now 392, -4.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gogarth and Prestatyn Central?

      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. Gogarth has a resolution rate of 13.4% and Prestatyn Central has 15.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gogarth and Prestatyn Central?

      Gogarth falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Prestatyn Central 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 Gogarth and Prestatyn Central?

      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 Gogarth or Prestatyn Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gogarth and Prestatyn Central. 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.