Gwersyllt West vs Prestatyn Central

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    67/100
    Gwersyllt West North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      51/100
      Prestatyn Central North Wales Police

      Gwersyllt West vs Prestatyn Central Results

      A
      67/100
      Safe
      Gwersyllt West
      North Wales Police
      212 crimes / 12m
      ↓9% trend
      8.3% 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 Gwersyllt West
      B Prestatyn Central
      Safety Score
      67/100 Safe
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      212
      392
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      233
      412
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9%
      ↓4.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      8.3%
      15.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gwersyllt West
      B Prestatyn Central
      Violent Crime
      92 ↑5%
      163 ↑16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      58 ↓28%
      101 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      6 ↓40%
      16 ↓33%
      Vehicle Crime
      9
      3 ↑50%
      Burglary
      4 ↑100%
      6 ↑50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      19 ↓10%
      27 ↓45%
      Drugs
      3 ↓50%
      6 ↓40%
      Public Order
      10 ↓41%
      28 ↓20%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↓67%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓67%
      31 ↑15%
      Theft from Person
      1
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      4
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      4 ↑0%
      7 ↑17%
      Overall Verdict
      A Gwersyllt West is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 51/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gwersyllt West safer than Prestatyn Central?

      Gwersyllt West has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 212 crimes in the last 12 months. Prestatyn Central has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 392 crimes. Gwersyllt West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gwersyllt West vs Prestatyn Central?

      Gwersyllt West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9% — 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 Gwersyllt West and Prestatyn Central?

      In Gwersyllt West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (92 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 Gwersyllt West and Prestatyn Central?

      Gwersyllt West recorded 58 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 Gwersyllt West vs Prestatyn Central?

      Violent crime in Gwersyllt West totalled 92 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 Gwersyllt West and Prestatyn Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gwersyllt West recorded 233 crimes (now 212, a change of -9%). Prestatyn Central recorded 412 crimes previously (now 392, -4.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gwersyllt West 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. Gwersyllt West has a resolution rate of 8.3% and Prestatyn Central has 15.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gwersyllt West and Prestatyn Central?

      Gwersyllt West 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 Gwersyllt West 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 Gwersyllt West or Prestatyn Central on a crime map?

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

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