Llanddulas vs Shotton West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    67/100
    Llanddulas North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      63/100
      Shotton West North Wales Police

      Llanddulas vs Shotton West Results

      A
      67/100
      Safe
      Llanddulas
      North Wales Police
      138 crimes / 12m
      ↑20% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      63/100
      Average
      Shotton West
      North Wales Police
      275 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.2% trend
      13.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Llanddulas
      B Shotton West
      Safety Score
      67/100 Safe
      63/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      138
      275
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      115
      303
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑20%
      ↓9.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      13.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Llanddulas
      B Shotton West
      Violent Crime
      59 ↑84%
      101 ↓14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      26 ↑8%
      59 ↓21%
      Other Theft
      8 ↓50%
      21 ↑17%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓80%
      3 ↑0%
      Burglary
      5 ↓44%
      5 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      15 ↑7%
      15 ↓29%
      Drugs
      3 ↑200%
      12 ↑71%
      Public Order
      9 ↑200%
      22 ↓15%
      Robbery
      0
      4 ↑300%
      Shoplifting
      9 ↑80%
      19 ↓14%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      3 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      4 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓60%
      7 ↑75%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Llanddulas safer than Shotton West?

      Llanddulas has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 138 crimes in the last 12 months. Shotton West has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) with 275 crimes. Llanddulas scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Llanddulas vs Shotton West?

      Llanddulas shows a year-on-year crime trend of +20% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Shotton West shows -9.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Llanddulas and Shotton West?

      In Llanddulas, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (59 incidents). In Shotton West, it is Violent Crime (101 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Llanddulas and Shotton West?

      Llanddulas recorded 26 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shotton West recorded 59. 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 Llanddulas vs Shotton West?

      Violent crime in Llanddulas totalled 59 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 101 in Shotton West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Llanddulas and Shotton West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Llanddulas recorded 115 crimes (now 138, a change of +20%). Shotton West recorded 303 crimes previously (now 275, -9.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Llanddulas and Shotton 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. Llanddulas has a resolution rate of 0% and Shotton West has 13.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Llanddulas and Shotton West?

      Llanddulas falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Shotton 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 Llanddulas and Shotton 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 Llanddulas or Shotton West on a crime map?

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

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