Prestatyn Meliden vs Stansty

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    71/100
    Prestatyn Meliden North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Stansty North Wales Police

      Prestatyn Meliden vs Stansty Results

      A
      71/100
      Safe
      Prestatyn Meliden
      North Wales Police
      162 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.4% trend
      62.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      65/100
      Safe
      Stansty
      North Wales Police
      157 crimes / 12m
      ↑28.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Prestatyn Meliden
      B Stansty
      Safety Score
      71/100 Safe
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      162
      157
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      138
      122
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑17.4%
      ↑28.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      62.5%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Prestatyn Meliden
      B Stansty
      Violent Crime
      81 ↑16%
      68 ↑33%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      33 ↑57%
      31 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      5 ↑25%
      7 ↓22%
      Vehicle Crime
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↓33%
      Burglary
      1 ↓80%
      1
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      13 ↓19%
      8 ↓38%
      Drugs
      3 ↑0%
      0
      Public Order
      11 ↑10%
      12 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      8 ↑300%
      22 ↑633%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      1
      Other Crime
      4 ↑0%
      4 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      A Prestatyn Meliden is the safer choice — scoring 71/100 vs 65/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Prestatyn Meliden safer than Stansty?

      Prestatyn Meliden has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) and recorded 162 crimes in the last 12 months. Stansty has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 157 crimes. Prestatyn Meliden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Prestatyn Meliden vs Stansty?

      Prestatyn Meliden shows a year-on-year crime trend of +17.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Stansty shows +28.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Prestatyn Meliden, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (81 incidents). In Stansty, it is Violent Crime (68 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Prestatyn Meliden recorded 33 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stansty recorded 31. 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 Stansty?

      Violent crime in Prestatyn Meliden totalled 81 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 68 in Stansty. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Prestatyn Meliden and Stansty 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%). Stansty recorded 122 crimes previously (now 157, +28.7%).

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

      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 Stansty has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Prestatyn Meliden and Stansty?

      Prestatyn Meliden falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Stansty 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 Stansty?

      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 Stansty on a crime map?

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