Gwersyllt West vs Towyn

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    67/100
    Gwersyllt West North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      40/100
      Towyn North Wales Police

      Gwersyllt West vs Towyn Results

      A
      67/100
      Safe
      Gwersyllt West
      North Wales Police
      212 crimes / 12m
      ↓9% trend
      8.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      40/100
      Below Average
      Towyn
      North Wales Police
      424 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.2% trend
      29.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gwersyllt West
      B Towyn
      Safety Score
      67/100 Safe
      40/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      212
      424
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      233
      407
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9%
      ↑4.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      8.3%
      29.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gwersyllt West
      B Towyn
      Violent Crime
      92 ↑5%
      229 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      58 ↓28%
      48 ↑45%
      Other Theft
      6 ↓40%
      27 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      9
      14 ↑75%
      Burglary
      4 ↑100%
      12 ↑200%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      19 ↓10%
      34 ↑10%
      Drugs
      3 ↓50%
      9 ↑13%
      Public Order
      10 ↓41%
      33 ↓6%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↓75%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓67%
      3 ↓25%
      Theft from Person
      1
      3 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      4
      4
      Other Crime
      4 ↑0%
      6 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      A Gwersyllt West is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 40/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gwersyllt West safer than Towyn?

      Gwersyllt West has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 212 crimes in the last 12 months. Towyn has a safety score of 40/100 (Below Average) with 424 crimes. Gwersyllt West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gwersyllt West vs Towyn?

      Gwersyllt West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Towyn shows +4.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Gwersyllt West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (92 incidents). In Towyn, it is Violent Crime (229 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Gwersyllt West recorded 58 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Towyn recorded 48. 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 Towyn?

      Violent crime in Gwersyllt West totalled 92 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 229 in Towyn. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gwersyllt West and Towyn 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%). Towyn recorded 407 crimes previously (now 424, +4.2%).

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

      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 Towyn has 29.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gwersyllt West and Towyn?

      Gwersyllt West falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Towyn 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 Towyn?

      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 Towyn on a crime map?

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