Prestatyn Meliden vs Rhuddlan
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Prestatyn Meliden vs Rhuddlan Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Prestatyn Meliden safer than Rhuddlan?
Prestatyn Meliden has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) and recorded 162 crimes in the last 12 months. Rhuddlan has a safety score of 64/100 (Average) with 235 crimes. Prestatyn Meliden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Prestatyn Meliden vs Rhuddlan?
Prestatyn Meliden shows a year-on-year crime trend of +17.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rhuddlan shows -9.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Prestatyn Meliden and Rhuddlan?
In Prestatyn Meliden, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (81 incidents). In Rhuddlan, it is Violent Crime (125 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Prestatyn Meliden and Rhuddlan?
Prestatyn Meliden recorded 33 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rhuddlan recorded 37. 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 Meliden vs Rhuddlan?
Violent crime in Prestatyn Meliden totalled 81 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 125 in Rhuddlan. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Prestatyn Meliden and Rhuddlan in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Prestatyn Meliden recorded 138 crimes (now 162, a change of +17.4%). Rhuddlan recorded 259 crimes previously (now 235, -9.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Prestatyn Meliden and Rhuddlan?
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 Meliden has a resolution rate of 62.5% and Rhuddlan has 26.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Prestatyn Meliden and Rhuddlan?
Prestatyn Meliden falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Rhuddlan 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 Meliden and Rhuddlan?
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 Meliden or Rhuddlan on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Prestatyn Meliden and Rhuddlan. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.