Harlech vs Melindwr

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    86/100
    Harlech North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      85/100
      Melindwr Dyfed-Powys Police

      Harlech vs Melindwr Results

      A
      86/100
      Very Safe
      Harlech
      North Wales Police
      44 crimes / 12m
      ↓56.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      85/100
      Very Safe
      Melindwr
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      41 crimes / 12m
      ↓66.9% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Harlech
      B Melindwr
      Safety Score
      86/100 Very Safe
      85/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      44
      41
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      101
      124
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓56.4%
      ↓66.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Harlech
      B Melindwr
      Violent Crime
      13 ↓64%
      22 ↓66%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      16 ↓47%
      4 ↓43%
      Other Theft
      4 ↓60%
      3 ↓70%
      Vehicle Crime
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      4 ↓56%
      3 ↓70%
      Drugs
      2 ↑0%
      3 ↓75%
      Public Order
      1 ↓75%
      3 ↓63%
      Other Crime
      3 ↑50%
      1 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Melindwr is the safer choice — scoring 85/100 vs 86/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Harlech safer than Melindwr?

      Harlech has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 44 crimes in the last 12 months. Melindwr has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) with 41 crimes. Harlech scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Harlech vs Melindwr?

      Harlech shows a year-on-year crime trend of -56.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Melindwr shows -66.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Harlech and Melindwr?

      In Harlech, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (16 incidents). In Melindwr, it is Violent Crime (22 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Harlech and Melindwr?

      Harlech recorded 16 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Melindwr recorded 4. 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 Harlech vs Melindwr?

      Violent crime in Harlech totalled 13 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 22 in Melindwr. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Harlech and Melindwr in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Harlech recorded 101 crimes (now 44, a change of -56.4%). Melindwr recorded 124 crimes previously (now 41, -66.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Harlech and Melindwr?

      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. Harlech has a resolution rate of 0% and Melindwr has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Harlech and Melindwr?

      Harlech falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Melindwr 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 Harlech and Melindwr?

      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 Harlech or Melindwr on a crime map?

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

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