Gwersyllt West vs Forden

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    18/100
    Gwersyllt West North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Forden Dyfed-Powys Police

      Gwersyllt West vs Forden Results

      A
      18/100
      High Crime
      Gwersyllt West
      North Wales Police
      671 crimes / 12m
      ↑227.3% trend
      13.1% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Forden
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      40 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.4% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gwersyllt West
      B Forden
      Safety Score
      18/100 High Crime
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      671
      40
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      205
      49
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑227.3%
      ↓18.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      13.1%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gwersyllt West
      B Forden
      Violent Crime
      265 ↑205%
      22 ↓19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      145 ↑123%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      31 ↑288%
      3 ↑200%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↑650%
      2 ↑100%
      Burglary
      13 ↑333%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      69 ↑331%
      2 ↓60%
      Drugs
      14 ↑367%
      1 ↓50%
      Public Order
      34 ↑209%
      2 ↓60%
      Robbery
      2
      0
      Shoplifting
      54 ↑1700%
      0
      Theft from Person
      2
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑500%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      9
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑100%
      5 ↑67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Forden is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 18/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gwersyllt West safer than Forden?

      Gwersyllt West has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) and recorded 671 crimes in the last 12 months. Forden has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 40 crimes. Forden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gwersyllt West vs Forden?

      Gwersyllt West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +227.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Forden shows -18.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Gwersyllt West and Forden?

      In Gwersyllt West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (265 incidents). In Forden, it is Violent Crime (22 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gwersyllt West and Forden?

      Gwersyllt West recorded 145 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Forden recorded 3. 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 Gwersyllt West vs Forden?

      Violent crime in Gwersyllt West totalled 265 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 22 in Forden. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gwersyllt West and Forden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gwersyllt West recorded 205 crimes (now 671, a change of +227.3%). Forden recorded 49 crimes previously (now 40, -18.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gwersyllt West and Forden?

      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. Gwersyllt West has a resolution rate of 13.1% and Forden has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gwersyllt West and Forden?

      Gwersyllt West falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Forden is covered by Dyfed-Powys Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Gwersyllt West and Forden?

      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 Gwersyllt West or Forden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gwersyllt West and Forden. 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.