Ogwen vs Prestatyn East

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Ogwen North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      44/100
      Prestatyn East North Wales Police

      Ogwen vs Prestatyn East Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Ogwen
      North Wales Police
      221 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.5% trend
      13.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      44/100
      Below Average
      Prestatyn East
      North Wales Police
      539 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.7% trend
      4.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ogwen
      B Prestatyn East
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      44/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      221
      539
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      193
      688
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑14.5%
      ↓21.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      13.3%
      4.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ogwen
      B Prestatyn East
      Violent Crime
      105 ↑15%
      167 ↓24%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      41 ↑0%
      114 ↓30%
      Other Theft
      13 ↑30%
      32 ↓22%
      Vehicle Crime
      0 ↓100%
      10 ↑100%
      Burglary
      7 ↑17%
      12 ↓8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      15 ↓6%
      32 ↓42%
      Drugs
      7 ↑75%
      7 ↑133%
      Public Order
      17 ↑70%
      35 ↓20%
      Robbery
      2
      4
      Shoplifting
      7 ↑133%
      116 ↓11%
      Theft from Person
      1
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      4 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓20%
      5 ↓55%
      Overall Verdict
      A Ogwen is the safer choice — scoring 61/100 vs 44/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ogwen safer than Prestatyn East?

      Ogwen has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 221 crimes in the last 12 months. Prestatyn East has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) with 539 crimes. Ogwen scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ogwen vs Prestatyn East?

      Ogwen shows a year-on-year crime trend of +14.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Prestatyn East shows -21.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ogwen and Prestatyn East?

      In Ogwen, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (105 incidents). In Prestatyn East, it is Violent Crime (167 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ogwen and Prestatyn East?

      Ogwen recorded 41 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Prestatyn East recorded 114. 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 Ogwen vs Prestatyn East?

      Violent crime in Ogwen totalled 105 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 167 in Prestatyn East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ogwen and Prestatyn East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ogwen recorded 193 crimes (now 221, a change of +14.5%). Prestatyn East recorded 688 crimes previously (now 539, -21.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ogwen and Prestatyn 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. Ogwen has a resolution rate of 13.3% and Prestatyn East has 4.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ogwen and Prestatyn East?

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

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

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