Penyffordd vs Shotton East

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    72/100
    Penyffordd North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      70/100
      Shotton East North Wales Police

      Penyffordd vs Shotton East Results

      A
      72/100
      Safe
      Penyffordd
      North Wales Police
      190 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.8% trend
      16.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      70/100
      Safe
      Shotton East
      North Wales Police
      197 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.1% trend
      6.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Penyffordd
      B Shotton East
      Safety Score
      72/100 Safe
      70/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      190
      197
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      218
      232
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.8%
      ↓15.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.7%
      6.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Penyffordd
      B Shotton East
      Violent Crime
      70 ↓3%
      80 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      53 ↑6%
      27 ↓56%
      Other Theft
      12 ↓54%
      8 ↓11%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓86%
      6 ↑20%
      Burglary
      4 ↑33%
      8 ↓11%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      5 ↓44%
      15 ↓12%
      Drugs
      6 ↑20%
      6 ↑200%
      Public Order
      15 ↑114%
      9 ↓25%
      Robbery
      1
      1
      Shoplifting
      13 ↑0%
      25 ↑32%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      6 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓25%
      4 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      A Penyffordd is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 70/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Penyffordd safer than Shotton East?

      Penyffordd has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) and recorded 190 crimes in the last 12 months. Shotton East has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) with 197 crimes. Penyffordd scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Penyffordd vs Shotton East?

      Penyffordd shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Shotton East shows -15.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Penyffordd and Shotton East?

      In Penyffordd, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (70 incidents). In Shotton East, it is Violent Crime (80 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Penyffordd and Shotton East?

      Penyffordd recorded 53 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shotton East recorded 27. 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 Penyffordd vs Shotton East?

      Violent crime in Penyffordd totalled 70 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 80 in Shotton East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Penyffordd and Shotton East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Penyffordd recorded 218 crimes (now 190, a change of -12.8%). Shotton East recorded 232 crimes previously (now 197, -15.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Penyffordd and Shotton 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. Penyffordd has a resolution rate of 16.7% and Shotton East has 6.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Penyffordd and Shotton East?

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

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Penyffordd and Shotton 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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