Marl vs Mostyn

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    58/100
    Marl North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      64/100
      Mostyn North Wales Police

      Marl vs Mostyn Results

      A
      58/100
      Average
      Marl
      North Wales Police
      327 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.2% trend
      24% resolved
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      VS
      B
      64/100
      Average
      Mostyn
      North Wales Police
      230 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.5% trend
      9.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Marl
      B Mostyn
      Safety Score
      58/100 Average
      64/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      327
      230
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      320
      254
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.2%
      ↓9.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24%
      9.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Marl
      B Mostyn
      Violent Crime
      110 ↓9%
      110 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      70 ↑6%
      37 ↓27%
      Other Theft
      17 ↑31%
      14 ↑40%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↓16%
      3 ↓40%
      Burglary
      5 ↓29%
      11 ↓15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      18 ↓14%
      26 ↓28%
      Drugs
      2 ↓60%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      28 ↑75%
      19 ↑73%
      Robbery
      1
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      48 ↑17%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓67%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      5
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      5 ↑25%
      4 ↓64%
      Overall Verdict
      B Mostyn is the safer choice — scoring 64/100 vs 58/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Marl safer than Mostyn?

      Marl has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) and recorded 327 crimes in the last 12 months. Mostyn has a safety score of 64/100 (Average) with 230 crimes. Mostyn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Marl vs Mostyn?

      Marl shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Mostyn shows -9.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Marl and Mostyn?

      In Marl, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (110 incidents). In Mostyn, it is Violent Crime (110 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Marl and Mostyn?

      Marl recorded 70 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Mostyn recorded 37. 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 Marl vs Mostyn?

      Violent crime in Marl totalled 110 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 110 in Mostyn. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Marl and Mostyn in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Marl recorded 320 crimes (now 327, a change of +2.2%). Mostyn recorded 254 crimes previously (now 230, -9.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Marl and Mostyn?

      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. Marl has a resolution rate of 24% and Mostyn has 9.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Marl and Mostyn?

      Marl falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Mostyn 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 Marl and Mostyn?

      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 Marl or Mostyn on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Marl and Mostyn. 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.