Kinmel Bay vs Prestatyn North

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    24/100
    Kinmel Bay North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      44/100
      Prestatyn North North Wales Police

      Kinmel Bay vs Prestatyn North Results

      A
      24/100
      High Crime
      Kinmel Bay
      North Wales Police
      582 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.1% trend
      18% resolved
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      VS
      B
      44/100
      Below Average
      Prestatyn North
      North Wales Police
      472 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.3% trend
      19.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kinmel Bay
      B Prestatyn North
      Safety Score
      24/100 High Crime
      44/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      582
      472
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      613
      493
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.1%
      ↓4.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18%
      19.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kinmel Bay
      B Prestatyn North
      Violent Crime
      316 ↑12%
      191 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      88 ↓30%
      104 ↑32%
      Other Theft
      28 ↓33%
      28 ↑87%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↑64%
      10 ↑43%
      Burglary
      12 ↓50%
      9 ↑13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      52 ↑21%
      28 ↓15%
      Drugs
      12 ↑9%
      2 ↓50%
      Public Order
      33 ↓21%
      21 ↓38%
      Shoplifting
      4 ↓33%
      70 ↓25%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓33%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      6
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓38%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      6 ↓54%
      6 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Prestatyn North is the safer choice — scoring 44/100 vs 24/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kinmel Bay safer than Prestatyn North?

      Kinmel Bay has a safety score of 24/100 (High Crime) and recorded 582 crimes in the last 12 months. Prestatyn North has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) with 472 crimes. Prestatyn North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kinmel Bay vs Prestatyn North?

      Kinmel Bay shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Prestatyn North shows -4.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kinmel Bay and Prestatyn North?

      In Kinmel Bay, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (316 incidents). In Prestatyn North, it is Violent Crime (191 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kinmel Bay and Prestatyn North?

      Kinmel Bay recorded 88 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Prestatyn North recorded 104. 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 Kinmel Bay vs Prestatyn North?

      Violent crime in Kinmel Bay totalled 316 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 191 in Prestatyn North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Kinmel Bay and Prestatyn North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kinmel Bay recorded 613 crimes (now 582, a change of -5.1%). Prestatyn North recorded 493 crimes previously (now 472, -4.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kinmel Bay and Prestatyn North?

      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. Kinmel Bay has a resolution rate of 18% and Prestatyn North has 19.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kinmel Bay and Prestatyn North?

      Kinmel Bay falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Prestatyn North 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 Kinmel Bay and Prestatyn North?

      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 Kinmel Bay or Prestatyn North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kinmel Bay and Prestatyn North. 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.