Overton vs Prestatyn North
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Overton vs Prestatyn North Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Overton safer than Prestatyn North?
Overton has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) and recorded 115 crimes in the last 12 months. Prestatyn North has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) with 472 crimes. Overton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Overton vs Prestatyn North?
Overton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +36.9% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Overton and Prestatyn North?
In Overton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (54 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 Overton and Prestatyn North?
Overton recorded 20 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 Overton vs Prestatyn North?
Violent crime in Overton totalled 54 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 Overton and Prestatyn North in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Overton recorded 84 crimes (now 115, a change of +36.9%). Prestatyn North recorded 493 crimes previously (now 472, -4.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Overton 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. Overton has a resolution rate of 28.6% and Prestatyn North has 19.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Overton and Prestatyn North?
Overton 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 Overton 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 Overton or Prestatyn North on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Overton and Prestatyn North. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.