Higher Kinnerton vs Prestatyn South West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    78/100
    Higher Kinnerton North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Prestatyn South West North Wales Police

      Higher Kinnerton vs Prestatyn South West Results

      A
      78/100
      Safe
      Higher Kinnerton
      North Wales Police
      33 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Prestatyn South West
      North Wales Police
      226 crimes / 12m
      ↓38.9% trend
      6.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Higher Kinnerton
      B Prestatyn South West
      Safety Score
      78/100 Safe
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      33
      226
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      28
      370
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑17.9%
      ↓38.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      6.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Higher Kinnerton
      B Prestatyn South West
      Violent Crime
      17 ↑55%
      113 ↓26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4 ↑0%
      50 ↓47%
      Other Theft
      1
      7 ↓22%
      Vehicle Crime
      4
      2 ↑0%
      Burglary
      0 ↓100%
      7 ↑40%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      2 ↓60%
      17 ↓69%
      Drugs
      2 ↑100%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      2 ↓50%
      15 ↓21%
      Robbery
      0
      1
      Shoplifting
      0
      5 ↓67%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      1 ↑0%
      3 ↓73%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Higher Kinnerton safer than Prestatyn South West?

      Higher Kinnerton has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) and recorded 33 crimes in the last 12 months. Prestatyn South West has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 226 crimes. Higher Kinnerton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Higher Kinnerton vs Prestatyn South West?

      Higher Kinnerton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +17.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Prestatyn South West shows -38.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Higher Kinnerton and Prestatyn South West?

      In Higher Kinnerton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (17 incidents). In Prestatyn South West, it is Violent Crime (113 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Higher Kinnerton and Prestatyn South West?

      Higher Kinnerton recorded 4 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Prestatyn South West recorded 50. 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 Higher Kinnerton vs Prestatyn South West?

      Violent crime in Higher Kinnerton totalled 17 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 113 in Prestatyn South West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Higher Kinnerton and Prestatyn South West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Higher Kinnerton recorded 28 crimes (now 33, a change of +17.9%). Prestatyn South West recorded 370 crimes previously (now 226, -38.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Higher Kinnerton and Prestatyn South West?

      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. Higher Kinnerton has a resolution rate of 0% and Prestatyn South West has 6.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Higher Kinnerton and Prestatyn South West?

      Higher Kinnerton falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Prestatyn South West 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 Higher Kinnerton and Prestatyn South West?

      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 Higher Kinnerton or Prestatyn South West on a crime map?

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

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