Mechell vs Prestatyn North

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
      44/100
      Prestatyn North North Wales Police

      Mechell vs Prestatyn North Results

      A
      81/100
      Safe
      Mechell
      North Wales Police
      51 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      44/100
      Below Average
      Prestatyn North
      North Wales Police
      472 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.3% trend
      19.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Mechell
      B Prestatyn North
      Safety Score
      81/100 Safe
      44/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      51
      472
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      53
      493
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.8%
      ↓4.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      19.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Mechell
      B Prestatyn North
      Violent Crime
      19 ↓32%
      191 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      10 ↓17%
      104 ↑32%
      Other Theft
      5 ↑25%
      28 ↑87%
      Vehicle Crime
      1
      10 ↑43%
      Burglary
      2 ↑100%
      9 ↑13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      8
      28 ↓15%
      Drugs
      0
      2 ↓50%
      Public Order
      4 ↓20%
      21 ↓38%
      Shoplifting
      0
      70 ↓25%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      2 ↑0%
      6 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Mechell safer than Prestatyn North?

      Mechell has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) and recorded 51 crimes in the last 12 months. Prestatyn North has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) with 472 crimes. Mechell scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Mechell vs Prestatyn North?

      Mechell shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Prestatyn North shows -4.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Mechell and Prestatyn North?

      In Mechell, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (19 incidents). In Prestatyn North, it is Violent Crime (191 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Mechell and Prestatyn North?

      Mechell recorded 10 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Prestatyn North recorded 104. 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 Prestatyn North?

      Violent crime in Mechell totalled 19 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 191 in Prestatyn North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Mechell and Prestatyn North 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%). Prestatyn North recorded 493 crimes previously (now 472, -4.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Mechell and Prestatyn North?

      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 Prestatyn North has 19.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Mechell and Prestatyn North?

      Mechell falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Prestatyn North 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 Prestatyn North?

      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 Prestatyn North on a crime map?

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

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