Llandderfel vs Shotton Higher

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    78/100
    Llandderfel North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      38/100
      Shotton Higher North Wales Police

      Llandderfel vs Shotton Higher Results

      A
      78/100
      Safe
      Llandderfel
      North Wales Police
      58 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      38/100
      Below Average
      Shotton Higher
      North Wales Police
      527 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.9% trend
      6.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Llandderfel
      B Shotton Higher
      Safety Score
      78/100 Safe
      38/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      58
      527
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      55
      537
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.5%
      ↓1.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      6.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Llandderfel
      B Shotton Higher
      Violent Crime
      29 ↑12%
      194 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      13 ↑333%
      70 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      4 ↓43%
      31 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↑300%
      11 ↓8%
      Burglary
      3 ↑0%
      17 ↑55%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      1 ↓89%
      32 ↓14%
      Drugs
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↓67%
      Public Order
      2 ↓33%
      31 ↓28%
      Robbery
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      0
      122 ↑47%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2 ↓71%
      Other Crime
      2 ↑100%
      13 ↓7%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Llandderfel safer than Shotton Higher?

      Llandderfel has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) and recorded 58 crimes in the last 12 months. Shotton Higher has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) with 527 crimes. Llandderfel scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Llandderfel vs Shotton Higher?

      Llandderfel shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Shotton Higher shows -1.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Llandderfel and Shotton Higher?

      In Llandderfel, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (29 incidents). In Shotton Higher, it is Violent Crime (194 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Llandderfel and Shotton Higher?

      Llandderfel recorded 13 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shotton Higher recorded 70. 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 Llandderfel vs Shotton Higher?

      Violent crime in Llandderfel totalled 29 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 194 in Shotton Higher. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Llandderfel and Shotton Higher in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Llandderfel recorded 55 crimes (now 58, a change of +5.5%). Shotton Higher recorded 537 crimes previously (now 527, -1.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Llandderfel and Shotton Higher?

      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. Llandderfel has a resolution rate of 0% and Shotton Higher has 6.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Llandderfel and Shotton Higher?

      Llandderfel falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Shotton Higher 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 Llandderfel and Shotton Higher?

      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 Llandderfel or Shotton Higher on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Llandderfel and Shotton Higher. 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.