Overton vs Pwllheli North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    71/100
    Overton North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      52/100
      Pwllheli North North Wales Police

      Overton vs Pwllheli North Results

      A
      71/100
      Safe
      Overton
      North Wales Police
      115 crimes / 12m
      ↑36.9% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      52/100
      Average
      Pwllheli North
      North Wales Police
      378 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.8% trend
      6.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Overton
      B Pwllheli North
      Safety Score
      71/100 Safe
      52/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      115
      378
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      84
      381
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑36.9%
      ↓0.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.6%
      6.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Overton
      B Pwllheli North
      Violent Crime
      54 ↑32%
      130 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      20 ↑18%
      92 ↓16%
      Other Theft
      12 ↑50%
      17 ↓37%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↑100%
      7 ↑75%
      Burglary
      10 ↑150%
      10 ↑43%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      5 ↑67%
      29 ↑38%
      Drugs
      2
      18 ↑100%
      Public Order
      4 ↓33%
      27 ↓18%
      Robbery
      0
      2
      Shoplifting
      0
      40 ↓13%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      3 ↑50%
      3 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      A Overton is the safer choice — scoring 71/100 vs 52/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Overton safer than Pwllheli North?

      Overton has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) and recorded 115 crimes in the last 12 months. Pwllheli North has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) with 378 crimes. Overton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Overton vs Pwllheli North?

      Overton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +36.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Pwllheli North shows -0.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Overton and Pwllheli North?

      In Overton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (54 incidents). In Pwllheli North, it is Violent Crime (130 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Overton and Pwllheli North?

      Overton recorded 20 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pwllheli North recorded 92. 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 Pwllheli North?

      Violent crime in Overton totalled 54 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 130 in Pwllheli North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Overton and Pwllheli 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%). Pwllheli North recorded 381 crimes previously (now 378, -0.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Overton and Pwllheli 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 Pwllheli North has 6.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Overton and Pwllheli North?

      Overton falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Pwllheli 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 Pwllheli 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 Pwllheli North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Overton and Pwllheli North. 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.