Johnstown vs Towyn

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    67/100
    Johnstown North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      40/100
      Towyn North Wales Police

      Johnstown vs Towyn Results

      A
      67/100
      Safe
      Johnstown
      North Wales Police
      241 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.6% trend
      13.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      40/100
      Below Average
      Towyn
      North Wales Police
      424 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.2% trend
      29.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Johnstown
      B Towyn
      Safety Score
      67/100 Safe
      40/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      241
      424
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      235
      407
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.6%
      ↑4.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      13.6%
      29.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Johnstown
      B Towyn
      Violent Crime
      54 ↓17%
      229 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      92 ↑26%
      48 ↑45%
      Other Theft
      6 ↓14%
      27 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↑50%
      14 ↑75%
      Burglary
      4 ↓43%
      12 ↑200%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      29 ↑21%
      34 ↑10%
      Drugs
      5 ↑25%
      9 ↑13%
      Public Order
      9 ↑50%
      33 ↓6%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓75%
      Shoplifting
      25 ↓14%
      3 ↓25%
      Theft from Person
      0
      3 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      4
      Other Crime
      2 ↓78%
      6 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      A Johnstown is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 40/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Johnstown safer than Towyn?

      Johnstown has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 241 crimes in the last 12 months. Towyn has a safety score of 40/100 (Below Average) with 424 crimes. Johnstown scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Johnstown vs Towyn?

      Johnstown shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Towyn shows +4.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Johnstown and Towyn?

      In Johnstown, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (92 incidents). In Towyn, it is Violent Crime (229 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Johnstown and Towyn?

      Johnstown recorded 92 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Towyn recorded 48. 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 Johnstown vs Towyn?

      Violent crime in Johnstown totalled 54 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 229 in Towyn. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Johnstown and Towyn in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Johnstown recorded 235 crimes (now 241, a change of +2.6%). Towyn recorded 407 crimes previously (now 424, +4.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Johnstown and Towyn?

      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. Johnstown has a resolution rate of 13.6% and Towyn has 29.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Johnstown and Towyn?

      Johnstown falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Towyn 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 Johnstown and Towyn?

      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 Johnstown or Towyn on a crime map?

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

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