Ffynnongroyw vs Prestatyn Meliden

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    70/100
    Ffynnongroyw North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      49/100
      Prestatyn Meliden North Wales Police

      Ffynnongroyw vs Prestatyn Meliden Results

      A
      70/100
      Safe
      Ffynnongroyw
      North Wales Police
      183 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.6% trend
      21.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      49/100
      Average
      Prestatyn Meliden
      North Wales Police
      328 crimes / 12m
      ↑124.7% trend
      12.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ffynnongroyw
      B Prestatyn Meliden
      Safety Score
      70/100 Safe
      49/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      183
      328
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      198
      146
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.6%
      ↑124.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.4%
      12.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ffynnongroyw
      B Prestatyn Meliden
      Violent Crime
      87 ↓23%
      150 ↑111%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      31 ↓9%
      83 ↑261%
      Other Theft
      16 ↑33%
      11 ↑120%
      Vehicle Crime
      2
      6 ↑500%
      Burglary
      10 ↑150%
      4 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      14 ↑27%
      23 ↑77%
      Drugs
      6
      7 ↑133%
      Public Order
      15 ↑15%
      22 ↑69%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      10 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓33%
      2
      Other Crime
      0 ↓100%
      8 ↑167%
      Overall Verdict
      A Ffynnongroyw is the safer choice — scoring 70/100 vs 49/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ffynnongroyw safer than Prestatyn Meliden?

      Ffynnongroyw has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) and recorded 183 crimes in the last 12 months. Prestatyn Meliden has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) with 328 crimes. Ffynnongroyw scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ffynnongroyw vs Prestatyn Meliden?

      Ffynnongroyw shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Prestatyn Meliden shows +124.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ffynnongroyw and Prestatyn Meliden?

      In Ffynnongroyw, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (87 incidents). In Prestatyn Meliden, it is Violent Crime (150 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ffynnongroyw and Prestatyn Meliden?

      Ffynnongroyw recorded 31 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Prestatyn Meliden recorded 83. 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 Ffynnongroyw vs Prestatyn Meliden?

      Violent crime in Ffynnongroyw totalled 87 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 150 in Prestatyn Meliden. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ffynnongroyw and Prestatyn Meliden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ffynnongroyw recorded 198 crimes (now 183, a change of -7.6%). Prestatyn Meliden recorded 146 crimes previously (now 328, +124.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ffynnongroyw and Prestatyn Meliden?

      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. Ffynnongroyw has a resolution rate of 21.4% and Prestatyn Meliden has 12.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ffynnongroyw and Prestatyn Meliden?

      Ffynnongroyw falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Prestatyn Meliden 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 Ffynnongroyw and Prestatyn Meliden?

      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 Ffynnongroyw or Prestatyn Meliden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ffynnongroyw and Prestatyn Meliden. 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.