Prestatyn Central vs Whitford

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    51/100
    Prestatyn Central North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Whitford North Wales Police

      Prestatyn Central vs Whitford Results

      A
      51/100
      Average
      Prestatyn Central
      North Wales Police
      392 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.9% trend
      15.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      88/100
      Very Safe
      Whitford
      North Wales Police
      65 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.5% trend
      60% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Prestatyn Central
      B Whitford
      Safety Score
      51/100 Average
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      392
      65
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      412
      76
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.9%
      ↓14.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.8%
      60%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Prestatyn Central
      B Whitford
      Violent Crime
      163 ↑16%
      26 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      101 ↓1%
      10 ↓33%
      Other Theft
      16 ↓33%
      6 ↓45%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↑50%
      3 ↓40%
      Burglary
      6 ↑50%
      2 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      27 ↓45%
      7 ↑133%
      Drugs
      6 ↓40%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      28 ↓20%
      4 ↓20%
      Robbery
      1 ↓67%
      0
      Shoplifting
      31 ↑15%
      3 ↓40%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓67%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      7 ↑17%
      3
      Overall Verdict
      B Whitford is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 51/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Prestatyn Central safer than Whitford?

      Prestatyn Central has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 392 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitford has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) with 65 crimes. Whitford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Prestatyn Central vs Whitford?

      Prestatyn Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Whitford shows -14.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Prestatyn Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (163 incidents). In Whitford, it is Violent Crime (26 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Prestatyn Central recorded 101 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitford recorded 10. 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 Whitford?

      Violent crime in Prestatyn Central totalled 163 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 26 in Whitford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Prestatyn Central recorded 412 crimes (now 392, a change of -4.9%). Whitford recorded 76 crimes previously (now 65, -14.5%).

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

      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 15.8% and Whitford has 60%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Prestatyn Central and Whitford?

      Prestatyn Central falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Whitford 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 Prestatyn Central and Whitford?

      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 Whitford on a crime map?

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