Prestatyn Central vs Douglas

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Prestatyn Central North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Douglas Greater Manchester Police

      Prestatyn Central vs Douglas Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Prestatyn Central
      North Wales Police
      743 crimes / 12m
      ↑96.6% trend
      11.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Douglas
      Greater Manchester Police
      10 crimes / 12m
      ↓77.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Prestatyn Central
      B Douglas
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      743
      10
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      378
      45
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑96.6%
      ↓77.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      11.4%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Prestatyn Central
      B Douglas
      Violent Crime
      304 ↑153%
      10 ↓47%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      196 ↑96%
      0
      Other Theft
      31 ↑35%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↑500%
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      12 ↑140%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      47 ↑24%
      0 ↓100%
      Drugs
      9 ↓25%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      48 ↑60%
      0 ↓100%
      Robbery
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      60 ↑82%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓43%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Other Crime
      17 ↑183%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Douglas is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 12/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Prestatyn Central safer than Douglas?

      Prestatyn Central has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 743 crimes in the last 12 months. Douglas has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 10 crimes. Douglas scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Prestatyn Central vs Douglas?

      Prestatyn Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +96.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Douglas shows -77.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Prestatyn Central and Douglas?

      In Prestatyn Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (304 incidents). In Douglas, it is Violent Crime (10 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Prestatyn Central and Douglas?

      Prestatyn Central recorded 196 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Douglas recorded 0. 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 Prestatyn Central vs Douglas?

      Violent crime in Prestatyn Central totalled 304 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 10 in Douglas. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Prestatyn Central and Douglas in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Prestatyn Central recorded 378 crimes (now 743, a change of +96.6%). Douglas recorded 45 crimes previously (now 10, -77.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Prestatyn Central and Douglas?

      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. Prestatyn Central has a resolution rate of 11.4% and Douglas has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Prestatyn Central and Douglas?

      Prestatyn Central falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Douglas is covered by Greater Manchester Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Prestatyn Central and Douglas?

      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 Prestatyn Central or Douglas on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Prestatyn Central and Douglas. 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.