Mold East vs Prestatyn South West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    48/100
    Mold East North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Prestatyn South West North Wales Police

      Mold East vs Prestatyn South West Results

      A
      48/100
      Average
      Mold East
      North Wales Police
      458 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.3% trend
      6.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Prestatyn South West
      North Wales Police
      226 crimes / 12m
      ↓38.9% trend
      6.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Mold East
      B Prestatyn South West
      Safety Score
      48/100 Average
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      458
      226
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      522
      370
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.3%
      ↓38.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      6.5%
      6.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Mold East
      B Prestatyn South West
      Violent Crime
      161 ↑11%
      113 ↓26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      76 ↓35%
      50 ↓47%
      Other Theft
      24 ↓11%
      7 ↓22%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↓78%
      2 ↑0%
      Burglary
      6 ↓60%
      7 ↑40%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      20 ↓55%
      17 ↓69%
      Drugs
      14 ↑1300%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      32 ↓20%
      15 ↓21%
      Robbery
      1
      1
      Shoplifting
      111 ↓4%
      5 ↓67%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      7 ↑40%
      3 ↓73%
      Overall Verdict
      B Prestatyn South West is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 48/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Mold East safer than Prestatyn South West?

      Mold East has a safety score of 48/100 (Average) and recorded 458 crimes in the last 12 months. Prestatyn South West has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 226 crimes. Prestatyn South West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Mold East vs Prestatyn South West?

      Mold East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Prestatyn South West shows -38.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Mold East and Prestatyn South West?

      In Mold East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (161 incidents). In Prestatyn South West, it is Violent Crime (113 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Mold East and Prestatyn South West?

      Mold East recorded 76 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Prestatyn South West recorded 50. 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 Mold East vs Prestatyn South West?

      Violent crime in Mold East totalled 161 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 113 in Prestatyn South West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Mold East and Prestatyn South West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Mold East recorded 522 crimes (now 458, a change of -12.3%). Prestatyn South West recorded 370 crimes previously (now 226, -38.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Mold East and Prestatyn South 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. Mold East has a resolution rate of 6.5% and Prestatyn South West has 6.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Mold East and Prestatyn South West?

      Mold East falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Prestatyn South 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 Mold East and Prestatyn South 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 Mold East or Prestatyn South West on a crime map?

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

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