Menai (Bangor) vs Prestatyn Meliden

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    68/100
    Menai (Bangor) North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      71/100
      Prestatyn Meliden North Wales Police

      Menai (Bangor) vs Prestatyn Meliden Results

      A
      68/100
      Safe
      Menai (Bangor)
      North Wales Police
      244 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.3% trend
      5.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      71/100
      Safe
      Prestatyn Meliden
      North Wales Police
      162 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.4% trend
      62.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Menai (Bangor)
      B Prestatyn Meliden
      Safety Score
      68/100 Safe
      71/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      244
      162
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      288
      138
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.3%
      ↑17.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      5.9%
      62.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Menai (Bangor)
      B Prestatyn Meliden
      Violent Crime
      70 ↓36%
      81 ↑16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      46 ↓13%
      33 ↑57%
      Other Theft
      25 ↓7%
      5 ↑25%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      3 ↓57%
      1 ↓80%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      15 ↓12%
      13 ↓19%
      Drugs
      13 ↑225%
      3 ↑0%
      Public Order
      19 ↑27%
      11 ↑10%
      Robbery
      3
      0
      Shoplifting
      37 ↓5%
      8 ↑300%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑33%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      2
      Other Crime
      3 ↓40%
      4 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Prestatyn Meliden is the safer choice — scoring 71/100 vs 68/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Menai (Bangor) safer than Prestatyn Meliden?

      Menai (Bangor) has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) and recorded 244 crimes in the last 12 months. Prestatyn Meliden has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) with 162 crimes. Prestatyn Meliden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Menai (Bangor) vs Prestatyn Meliden?

      Menai (Bangor) shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Prestatyn Meliden shows +17.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Menai (Bangor) and Prestatyn Meliden?

      In Menai (Bangor), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (70 incidents). In Prestatyn Meliden, it is Violent Crime (81 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Menai (Bangor) and Prestatyn Meliden?

      Menai (Bangor) recorded 46 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Prestatyn Meliden recorded 33. 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 Menai (Bangor) vs Prestatyn Meliden?

      Violent crime in Menai (Bangor) totalled 70 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 81 in Prestatyn Meliden. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Menai (Bangor) and Prestatyn Meliden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Menai (Bangor) recorded 288 crimes (now 244, a change of -15.3%). Prestatyn Meliden recorded 138 crimes previously (now 162, +17.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Menai (Bangor) and Prestatyn Meliden?

      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. Menai (Bangor) has a resolution rate of 5.9% and Prestatyn Meliden has 62.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Menai (Bangor) and Prestatyn Meliden?

      Menai (Bangor) falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Prestatyn Meliden 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 Menai (Bangor) and Prestatyn Meliden?

      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 Menai (Bangor) or Prestatyn Meliden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Menai (Bangor) and Prestatyn Meliden. 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.