Kinmel Bay vs Rhyl South West

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
      11/100
      Rhyl South West North Wales Police

      Kinmel Bay vs Rhyl South West 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
      11/100
      High Crime
      Rhyl South West
      North Wales Police
      909 crimes / 12m
      ↓22.4% trend
      13.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kinmel Bay
      B Rhyl South West
      Safety Score
      24/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      582
      909
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      613
      1,172
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.1%
      ↓22.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18%
      13.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kinmel Bay
      B Rhyl South West
      Violent Crime
      316 ↑12%
      411 ↓22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      88 ↓30%
      151 ↓19%
      Other Theft
      28 ↓33%
      38 ↓37%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↑64%
      13 ↑44%
      Burglary
      12 ↓50%
      13 ↓55%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      52 ↑21%
      71 ↓39%
      Drugs
      12 ↑9%
      26 ↓38%
      Public Order
      33 ↓21%
      52 ↓16%
      Shoplifting
      4 ↓33%
      96 ↑13%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓33%
      2 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      6
      8 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓38%
      10 ↑25%
      Other Crime
      6 ↓54%
      18 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      A Kinmel Bay is the safer choice — scoring 24/100 vs 11/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kinmel Bay safer than Rhyl South West?

      Kinmel Bay has a safety score of 24/100 (High Crime) and recorded 582 crimes in the last 12 months. Rhyl South West has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 909 crimes. Kinmel Bay scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kinmel Bay vs Rhyl South West?

      Kinmel Bay shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Rhyl South West shows -22.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kinmel Bay and Rhyl South West?

      In Kinmel Bay, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (316 incidents). In Rhyl South West, it is Violent Crime (411 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kinmel Bay and Rhyl South West?

      Kinmel Bay recorded 88 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rhyl South West recorded 151. 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 Rhyl South West?

      Violent crime in Kinmel Bay totalled 316 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 411 in Rhyl South West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Kinmel Bay and Rhyl South West 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%). Rhyl South West recorded 1,172 crimes previously (now 909, -22.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kinmel Bay and Rhyl 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. Kinmel Bay has a resolution rate of 18% and Rhyl South West has 13.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kinmel Bay and Rhyl South West?

      Kinmel Bay falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Rhyl 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 Kinmel Bay and Rhyl 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 Kinmel Bay or Rhyl South West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kinmel Bay and Rhyl South 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.