Prestatyn Meliden vs Towyn

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    71/100
    Prestatyn Meliden North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      40/100
      Towyn North Wales Police

      Prestatyn Meliden vs Towyn 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
      40/100
      Below Average
      Towyn
      North Wales Police
      424 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.2% trend
      29.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Prestatyn Meliden
      B Towyn
      Safety Score
      71/100 Safe
      40/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      162
      424
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      138
      407
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑17.4%
      ↑4.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      62.5%
      29.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Prestatyn Meliden
      B Towyn
      Violent Crime
      81 ↑16%
      229 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      33 ↑57%
      48 ↑45%
      Other Theft
      5 ↑25%
      27 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      0 ↓100%
      14 ↑75%
      Burglary
      1 ↓80%
      12 ↑200%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      13 ↓19%
      34 ↑10%
      Drugs
      3 ↑0%
      9 ↑13%
      Public Order
      11 ↑10%
      33 ↓6%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↓75%
      Shoplifting
      8 ↑300%
      3 ↓25%
      Theft from Person
      0
      3 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      4
      Other Crime
      4 ↑0%
      6 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      A Prestatyn Meliden is the safer choice — scoring 71/100 vs 40/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Prestatyn Meliden safer than Towyn?

      Prestatyn Meliden has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) and recorded 162 crimes in the last 12 months. Towyn has a safety score of 40/100 (Below Average) with 424 crimes. Prestatyn Meliden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Prestatyn Meliden vs Towyn?

      Prestatyn Meliden shows a year-on-year crime trend of +17.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Towyn shows +4.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Prestatyn Meliden, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (81 incidents). In Towyn, it is Violent Crime (229 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Prestatyn Meliden recorded 33 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Towyn recorded 48. 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 Towyn?

      Violent crime in Prestatyn Meliden totalled 81 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 229 in Towyn. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Prestatyn Meliden and Towyn 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%). Towyn recorded 407 crimes previously (now 424, +4.2%).

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

      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 Towyn has 29.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Prestatyn Meliden and Towyn?

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

      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 Towyn on a crime map?

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