Hawarden vs Ponciau

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    85/100
    Hawarden North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      40/100
      Ponciau North Wales Police

      Hawarden vs Ponciau Results

      A
      85/100
      Very Safe
      Hawarden
      North Wales Police
      51 crimes / 12m
      ↓31.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      40/100
      Below Average
      Ponciau
      North Wales Police
      507 crimes / 12m
      ↓12% trend
      19.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hawarden
      B Ponciau
      Safety Score
      85/100 Very Safe
      40/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      51
      507
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      74
      576
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓31.1%
      ↓12%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      19.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hawarden
      B Ponciau
      Violent Crime
      25 ↓11%
      197 ↓23%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      5 ↓75%
      86 ↓23%
      Other Theft
      2 ↓50%
      25 ↓39%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓75%
      27 ↑80%
      Burglary
      5 ↑150%
      17 ↑6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      3 ↓73%
      54 ↓4%
      Drugs
      1 ↑0%
      12 ↑20%
      Public Order
      9 ↑800%
      29 ↑0%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      0
      37 ↑61%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      3 ↓57%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      5 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      0 ↓100%
      11 ↑57%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hawarden is the safer choice — scoring 85/100 vs 40/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hawarden safer than Ponciau?

      Hawarden has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 51 crimes in the last 12 months. Ponciau has a safety score of 40/100 (Below Average) with 507 crimes. Hawarden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hawarden vs Ponciau?

      Hawarden shows a year-on-year crime trend of -31.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ponciau shows -12% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hawarden and Ponciau?

      In Hawarden, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (25 incidents). In Ponciau, it is Violent Crime (197 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hawarden and Ponciau?

      Hawarden recorded 5 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ponciau recorded 86. 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 Hawarden vs Ponciau?

      Violent crime in Hawarden totalled 25 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 197 in Ponciau. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hawarden and Ponciau in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hawarden recorded 74 crimes (now 51, a change of -31.1%). Ponciau recorded 576 crimes previously (now 507, -12%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hawarden and Ponciau?

      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. Hawarden has a resolution rate of 0% and Ponciau has 19.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hawarden and Ponciau?

      Hawarden falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Ponciau 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 Hawarden and Ponciau?

      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 Hawarden or Ponciau on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hawarden and Ponciau. 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.