Plas Madoc vs Shotton Higher

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    53/100
    Plas Madoc North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      38/100
      Shotton Higher North Wales Police

      Plas Madoc vs Shotton Higher 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
      38/100
      Below Average
      Shotton Higher
      North Wales Police
      527 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.9% trend
      6.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Plas Madoc
      B Shotton Higher
      Safety Score
      53/100 Average
      38/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      344
      527
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      341
      537
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.9%
      ↓1.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.4%
      6.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Plas Madoc
      B Shotton Higher
      Violent Crime
      148 ↓23%
      194 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      77 ↑38%
      70 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      15 ↓21%
      31 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↑250%
      11 ↓8%
      Burglary
      12 ↑0%
      17 ↑55%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      51 ↑76%
      32 ↓14%
      Drugs
      4 ↑100%
      2 ↓67%
      Public Order
      18 ↓14%
      31 ↓28%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      1
      122 ↑47%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      2 ↓71%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑14%
      13 ↓7%
      Overall Verdict
      A Plas Madoc is the safer choice — scoring 53/100 vs 38/100 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 Higher?

      Plas Madoc has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) and recorded 344 crimes in the last 12 months. Shotton Higher has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) with 527 crimes. Plas Madoc scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      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 Higher shows -1.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Plas Madoc and Shotton Higher?

      In Plas Madoc, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (148 incidents). In Shotton Higher, it is Violent Crime (194 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Plas Madoc and Shotton Higher?

      Plas Madoc recorded 77 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shotton Higher recorded 70. 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 Higher?

      Violent crime in Plas Madoc totalled 148 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 194 in Shotton Higher. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Plas Madoc and Shotton Higher 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 Higher recorded 537 crimes previously (now 527, -1.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Plas Madoc and Shotton Higher?

      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 Higher has 6.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Plas Madoc and Shotton Higher?

      Plas Madoc falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Shotton Higher 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 Higher?

      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 Higher on a crime map?

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