Hirael vs Rhyl 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
      4/100
      Rhyl West North Wales Police

      Hirael vs Rhyl 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
      4/100
      High Crime
      Rhyl West
      North Wales Police
      3,207 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.2% trend
      16.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hirael
      B Rhyl West
      Safety Score
      54/100 Average
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      291
      3,207
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      177
      2,808
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑64.4%
      ↑14.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.1%
      16.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hirael
      B Rhyl West
      Violent Crime
      102 ↑38%
      1,187 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      44 ↑16%
      561 ↑4%
      Other Theft
      19 ↑12%
      153 ↑22%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓11%
      30 ↑50%
      Burglary
      12 ↑300%
      85 ↑21%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      37 ↑106%
      266 ↑25%
      Drugs
      23 ↑475%
      137 ↑4%
      Public Order
      29 ↑222%
      223 ↑8%
      Robbery
      2
      17 ↑6%
      Shoplifting
      1
      402 ↑67%
      Theft from Person
      2
      21 ↑62%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      34 ↑89%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑400%
      35 ↑3%
      Other Crime
      5 ↑150%
      56 ↑47%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hirael is the safer choice — scoring 54/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hirael safer than Rhyl West?

      Hirael has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) and recorded 291 crimes in the last 12 months. Rhyl West has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 3,207 crimes. Hirael scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hirael vs Rhyl West?

      Hirael shows a year-on-year crime trend of +64.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rhyl West shows +14.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hirael and Rhyl West?

      In Hirael, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (102 incidents). In Rhyl West, it is Violent Crime (1,187 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hirael and Rhyl West?

      Hirael recorded 44 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rhyl West recorded 561. 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 Rhyl West?

      Violent crime in Hirael totalled 102 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,187 in Rhyl West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hirael and Rhyl 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%). Rhyl West recorded 2,808 crimes previously (now 3,207, +14.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hirael and Rhyl 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 Rhyl West has 16.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hirael and Rhyl West?

      Hirael falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Rhyl 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 Rhyl 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 Rhyl West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hirael and Rhyl West. 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.