Marl vs Shotton West
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Marl vs Shotton West Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Marl safer than Shotton West?
Marl has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) and recorded 327 crimes in the last 12 months. Shotton West has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) with 275 crimes. Shotton West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Marl vs Shotton West?
Marl shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.2% — 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 Marl and Shotton West?
In Marl, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (110 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 Marl and Shotton West?
Marl recorded 70 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 Marl vs Shotton West?
Violent crime in Marl totalled 110 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 Marl and Shotton West 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%). Shotton West recorded 303 crimes previously (now 275, -9.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Marl 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. Marl has a resolution rate of 24% and Shotton West has 13.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Marl and Shotton West?
Marl 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 Marl 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 Marl or Shotton West on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Marl and Shotton West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.