Plas Madoc vs Shotton East

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    53/100
    Plas Madoc North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      70/100
      Shotton East North Wales Police

      Plas Madoc vs Shotton East Results

      A
      53/100
      Average
      Plas Madoc
      North Wales Police
      344 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.9% trend
      29.4% 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 Plas Madoc
      B Shotton East
      Safety Score
      53/100 Average
      70/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      344
      197
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      341
      232
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.9%
      ↓15.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.4%
      6.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Plas Madoc
      B Shotton East
      Violent Crime
      148 ↓23%
      80 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      77 ↑38%
      27 ↓56%
      Other Theft
      15 ↓21%
      8 ↓11%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↑250%
      6 ↑20%
      Burglary
      12 ↑0%
      8 ↓11%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      51 ↑76%
      15 ↓12%
      Drugs
      4 ↑100%
      6 ↑200%
      Public Order
      18 ↓14%
      9 ↓25%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      1
      Shoplifting
      1
      25 ↑32%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      6 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑14%
      4 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Shotton East is the safer choice — scoring 70/100 vs 53/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Plas Madoc safer than Shotton East?

      Plas Madoc has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) and recorded 344 crimes in the last 12 months. Shotton East has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) with 197 crimes. Shotton East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Plas Madoc vs Shotton East?

      Plas Madoc shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.9% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Plas Madoc and Shotton East?

      In Plas Madoc, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (148 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 Plas Madoc and Shotton East?

      Plas Madoc recorded 77 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 Plas Madoc vs Shotton East?

      Violent crime in Plas Madoc totalled 148 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 Plas Madoc and Shotton East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Plas Madoc recorded 341 crimes (now 344, a change of +0.9%). Shotton East recorded 232 crimes previously (now 197, -15.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Plas Madoc 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. Plas Madoc has a resolution rate of 29.4% and Shotton East has 6.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Plas Madoc and Shotton East?

      Plas Madoc 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 Plas Madoc 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 Plas Madoc or Shotton East on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Plas Madoc and Shotton East. 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.