Overton vs Towyn
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Overton vs Towyn 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 Towyn?
Overton has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) and recorded 115 crimes in the last 12 months. Towyn has a safety score of 40/100 (Below Average) with 424 crimes. Overton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Overton vs Towyn?
Overton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +36.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Towyn shows +4.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Overton and Towyn?
In Overton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (54 incidents). In Towyn, it is Violent Crime (229 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Overton and Towyn?
Overton recorded 20 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Towyn recorded 48. 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 Towyn?
Violent crime in Overton totalled 54 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 229 in Towyn. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Overton and Towyn 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%). Towyn recorded 407 crimes previously (now 424, +4.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Overton and Towyn?
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 Towyn has 29.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Overton and Towyn?
Overton falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Towyn 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 Towyn?
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 Towyn on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Overton and Towyn. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.