Hermitage vs Rhyl South

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Hermitage North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      62/100
      Rhyl South North Wales Police

      Hermitage vs Rhyl South Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Hermitage
      North Wales Police
      261 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.1% trend
      19% resolved
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      VS
      B
      62/100
      Average
      Rhyl South
      North Wales Police
      296 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.1% trend
      17.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hermitage
      B Rhyl South
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      62/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      261
      296
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      264
      375
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.1%
      ↓21.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19%
      17.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hermitage
      B Rhyl South
      Violent Crime
      121 ↑12%
      124 ↓25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      50 ↓24%
      38 ↓39%
      Other Theft
      28 ↑33%
      13 ↓32%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↑43%
      2 ↓78%
      Burglary
      4 ↓56%
      7 ↑133%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      18 ↓25%
      33 ↑27%
      Drugs
      3 ↑50%
      5 ↓64%
      Public Order
      15 ↑7%
      18 ↓31%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      2
      Shoplifting
      2 ↑100%
      45 ↑32%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓75%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      6 ↑20%
      6 ↓40%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hermitage safer than Rhyl South?

      Hermitage has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 261 crimes in the last 12 months. Rhyl South has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) with 296 crimes. Rhyl South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hermitage vs Rhyl South?

      Hermitage shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Rhyl South shows -21.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hermitage and Rhyl South?

      In Hermitage, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (121 incidents). In Rhyl South, it is Violent Crime (124 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hermitage and Rhyl South?

      Hermitage recorded 50 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rhyl South recorded 38. 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 Hermitage vs Rhyl South?

      Violent crime in Hermitage totalled 121 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 124 in Rhyl South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hermitage and Rhyl South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hermitage recorded 264 crimes (now 261, a change of -1.1%). Rhyl South recorded 375 crimes previously (now 296, -21.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hermitage and Rhyl South?

      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. Hermitage has a resolution rate of 19% and Rhyl South has 17.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hermitage and Rhyl South?

      Hermitage falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Rhyl South 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 Hermitage and Rhyl South?

      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 Hermitage or Rhyl South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hermitage and Rhyl South. 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.