Mechell vs Penygroes

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    81/100
    Mechell North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      69/100
      Penygroes North Wales Police

      Mechell vs Penygroes Results

      A
      81/100
      Safe
      Mechell
      North Wales Police
      51 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      69/100
      Safe
      Penygroes
      North Wales Police
      203 crimes / 12m
      ↓29.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Mechell
      B Penygroes
      Safety Score
      81/100 Safe
      69/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      51
      203
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      53
      289
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.8%
      ↓29.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Mechell
      B Penygroes
      Violent Crime
      19 ↓32%
      100 ↓9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      10 ↓17%
      48 ↓52%
      Other Theft
      5 ↑25%
      7 ↓42%
      Vehicle Crime
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      2 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      8
      22 ↓29%
      Drugs
      0
      3 ↑0%
      Public Order
      4 ↓20%
      16 ↓20%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      2 ↑0%
      5 ↑150%
      Overall Verdict
      A Mechell is the safer choice — scoring 81/100 vs 69/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Mechell safer than Penygroes?

      Mechell has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) and recorded 51 crimes in the last 12 months. Penygroes has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) with 203 crimes. Mechell scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Mechell vs Penygroes?

      Mechell shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Penygroes shows -29.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Mechell and Penygroes?

      In Mechell, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (19 incidents). In Penygroes, it is Violent Crime (100 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Mechell and Penygroes?

      Mechell recorded 10 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Penygroes recorded 48. 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 Mechell vs Penygroes?

      Violent crime in Mechell totalled 19 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 100 in Penygroes. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Mechell and Penygroes in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Mechell recorded 53 crimes (now 51, a change of -3.8%). Penygroes recorded 289 crimes previously (now 203, -29.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Mechell and Penygroes?

      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. Mechell has a resolution rate of 0% and Penygroes has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Mechell and Penygroes?

      Mechell falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Penygroes 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 Mechell and Penygroes?

      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 Mechell or Penygroes on a crime map?

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

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