Pentre Mawr vs Prestatyn East

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    51/100
    Pentre Mawr North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      44/100
      Prestatyn East North Wales Police

      Pentre Mawr vs Prestatyn East Results

      A
      51/100
      Average
      Pentre Mawr
      North Wales Police
      435 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.2% trend
      18.4% 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 Pentre Mawr
      B Prestatyn East
      Safety Score
      51/100 Average
      44/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      435
      539
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      545
      688
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓20.2%
      ↓21.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.4%
      4.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pentre Mawr
      B Prestatyn East
      Violent Crime
      164 ↓30%
      167 ↓24%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      81 ↓14%
      114 ↓30%
      Other Theft
      38 ↑6%
      32 ↓22%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓86%
      10 ↑100%
      Burglary
      7 ↓50%
      12 ↓8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      43 ↓10%
      32 ↓42%
      Drugs
      4 ↓43%
      7 ↑133%
      Public Order
      36 ↓5%
      35 ↓20%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      4
      Shoplifting
      45 ↑41%
      116 ↓11%
      Theft from Person
      1
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑33%
      4 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓44%
      5 ↓55%
      Overall Verdict
      A Pentre Mawr is the safer choice — scoring 51/100 vs 44/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Pentre Mawr safer than Prestatyn East?

      Pentre Mawr has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 435 crimes in the last 12 months. Prestatyn East has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) with 539 crimes. Pentre Mawr scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Pentre Mawr vs Prestatyn East?

      Pentre Mawr shows a year-on-year crime trend of -20.2% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Pentre Mawr and Prestatyn East?

      In Pentre Mawr, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (164 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 Pentre Mawr and Prestatyn East?

      Pentre Mawr recorded 81 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 Pentre Mawr vs Prestatyn East?

      Violent crime in Pentre Mawr totalled 164 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 Pentre Mawr and Prestatyn East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pentre Mawr recorded 545 crimes (now 435, a change of -20.2%). Prestatyn East recorded 688 crimes previously (now 539, -21.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pentre Mawr 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. Pentre Mawr has a resolution rate of 18.4% and Prestatyn East has 4.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pentre Mawr and Prestatyn East?

      Pentre Mawr 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 Pentre Mawr 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 Pentre Mawr or Prestatyn East on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Pentre Mawr 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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