Mechell vs Rhyl East

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
      42/100
      Rhyl East North Wales Police

      Mechell vs Rhyl East Results

      A
      81/100
      Safe
      Mechell
      North Wales Police
      51 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      42/100
      Below Average
      Rhyl East
      North Wales Police
      459 crimes / 12m
      ↓3% trend
      14.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Mechell
      B Rhyl East
      Safety Score
      81/100 Safe
      42/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      51
      459
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      53
      473
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.8%
      ↓3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      14.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Mechell
      B Rhyl East
      Violent Crime
      19 ↓32%
      190 ↓16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      10 ↓17%
      85 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      5 ↑25%
      30 ↑7%
      Vehicle Crime
      1
      13 ↑86%
      Burglary
      2 ↑100%
      17 ↑21%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      8
      55 ↑45%
      Drugs
      0
      7 ↓70%
      Public Order
      4 ↓20%
      25 ↑32%
      Shoplifting
      0
      18 ↑200%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      4 ↑33%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↓17%
      Other Crime
      2 ↑0%
      9 ↓31%
      Overall Verdict
      A Mechell is the safer choice — scoring 81/100 vs 42/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Mechell safer than Rhyl East?

      Mechell has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) and recorded 51 crimes in the last 12 months. Rhyl East has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) with 459 crimes. Mechell scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Mechell vs Rhyl East?

      Mechell shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Rhyl East shows -3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Mechell and Rhyl East?

      In Mechell, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (19 incidents). In Rhyl East, it is Violent Crime (190 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Mechell and Rhyl East?

      Mechell recorded 10 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rhyl East recorded 85. 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 Rhyl East?

      Violent crime in Mechell totalled 19 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 190 in Rhyl East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Mechell and Rhyl East 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%). Rhyl East recorded 473 crimes previously (now 459, -3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Mechell and Rhyl East?

      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 Rhyl East has 14.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Mechell and Rhyl East?

      Mechell falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Rhyl East 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 Rhyl East?

      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 Rhyl East on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Mechell and Rhyl East. 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.