Prestatyn East vs Smithfield

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    44/100
    Prestatyn East North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Smithfield North Wales Police

      Prestatyn East vs Smithfield Results

      A
      44/100
      Below Average
      Prestatyn East
      North Wales Police
      539 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.7% trend
      4.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Smithfield
      North Wales Police
      982 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.6% trend
      10.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Prestatyn East
      B Smithfield
      Safety Score
      44/100 Below Average
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      539
      982
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      688
      1,040
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓21.7%
      ↓5.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      4.2%
      10.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Prestatyn East
      B Smithfield
      Violent Crime
      167 ↓24%
      268 ↓17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      114 ↓30%
      133 ↓21%
      Other Theft
      32 ↓22%
      45 ↓25%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↑100%
      14 ↑0%
      Burglary
      12 ↓8%
      26 ↓4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      32 ↓42%
      72 ↓18%
      Drugs
      7 ↑133%
      17 ↑6%
      Public Order
      35 ↓20%
      71 ↓1%
      Robbery
      4
      2 ↓78%
      Shoplifting
      116 ↓11%
      311 ↑39%
      Theft from Person
      1
      2 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑300%
      8 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓55%
      10 ↓44%
      Overall Verdict
      A Prestatyn East is the safer choice — scoring 44/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Prestatyn East safer than Smithfield?

      Prestatyn East has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) and recorded 539 crimes in the last 12 months. Smithfield has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 982 crimes. Prestatyn East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Prestatyn East vs Smithfield?

      Prestatyn East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -21.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Smithfield shows -5.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Prestatyn East and Smithfield?

      In Prestatyn East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (167 incidents). In Smithfield, it is Shoplifting (311 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Prestatyn East and Smithfield?

      Prestatyn East recorded 114 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Smithfield recorded 133. 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 East vs Smithfield?

      Violent crime in Prestatyn East totalled 167 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 268 in Smithfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Prestatyn East and Smithfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Prestatyn East recorded 688 crimes (now 539, a change of -21.7%). Smithfield recorded 1,040 crimes previously (now 982, -5.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Prestatyn East and Smithfield?

      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 East has a resolution rate of 4.2% and Smithfield has 10.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Prestatyn East and Smithfield?

      Prestatyn East falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Smithfield 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 East and Smithfield?

      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 East or Smithfield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Prestatyn East and Smithfield. 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.