Hirael vs Prestatyn South West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    54/100
    Hirael North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Prestatyn South West North Wales Police

      Hirael vs Prestatyn South West Results

      A
      54/100
      Average
      Hirael
      North Wales Police
      291 crimes / 12m
      ↑64.4% trend
      21.1% 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 Hirael
      B Prestatyn South West
      Safety Score
      54/100 Average
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      291
      226
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      177
      370
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑64.4%
      ↓38.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.1%
      6.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hirael
      B Prestatyn South West
      Violent Crime
      102 ↑38%
      113 ↓26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      44 ↑16%
      50 ↓47%
      Other Theft
      19 ↑12%
      7 ↓22%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓11%
      2 ↑0%
      Burglary
      12 ↑300%
      7 ↑40%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      37 ↑106%
      17 ↓69%
      Drugs
      23 ↑475%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      29 ↑222%
      15 ↓21%
      Robbery
      2
      1
      Shoplifting
      1
      5 ↓67%
      Theft from Person
      2
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑400%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      5 ↑150%
      3 ↓73%
      Overall Verdict
      B Prestatyn South West is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 54/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hirael safer than Prestatyn South West?

      Hirael has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) and recorded 291 crimes in the last 12 months. Prestatyn South West has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 226 crimes. Prestatyn South West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hirael vs Prestatyn South West?

      Hirael shows a year-on-year crime trend of +64.4% — 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 Hirael and Prestatyn South West?

      In Hirael, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (102 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 Hirael and Prestatyn South West?

      Hirael recorded 44 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 Hirael vs Prestatyn South West?

      Violent crime in Hirael totalled 102 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 Hirael and Prestatyn South West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hirael recorded 177 crimes (now 291, a change of +64.4%). Prestatyn South West recorded 370 crimes previously (now 226, -38.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hirael 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. Hirael has a resolution rate of 21.1% 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 Hirael and Prestatyn South West?

      Hirael 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 Hirael 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 Hirael or Prestatyn South West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hirael 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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