Prestatyn North vs Queensferry

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    44/100
    Prestatyn North North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      70/100
      Queensferry North Wales Police

      Prestatyn North vs Queensferry Results

      A
      44/100
      Below Average
      Prestatyn North
      North Wales Police
      472 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.3% trend
      19.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      70/100
      Safe
      Queensferry
      North Wales Police
      240 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.4% trend
      26.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Prestatyn North
      B Queensferry
      Safety Score
      44/100 Below Average
      70/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      472
      240
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      493
      274
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.3%
      ↓12.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.2%
      26.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Prestatyn North
      B Queensferry
      Violent Crime
      191 ↓7%
      74 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      104 ↑32%
      69 ↑41%
      Other Theft
      28 ↑87%
      14 ↓22%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↑43%
      7 ↓36%
      Burglary
      9 ↑13%
      10 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      28 ↓15%
      17 ↓26%
      Drugs
      2 ↓50%
      2 ↑100%
      Public Order
      21 ↓38%
      23 ↓56%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓67%
      Shoplifting
      70 ↓25%
      15 ↑7%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      4 ↑33%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      6 ↓33%
      2 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Queensferry is the safer choice — scoring 70/100 vs 44/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Prestatyn North safer than Queensferry?

      Prestatyn North has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) and recorded 472 crimes in the last 12 months. Queensferry has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) with 240 crimes. Queensferry scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Prestatyn North vs Queensferry?

      Prestatyn North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Queensferry shows -12.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Prestatyn North and Queensferry?

      In Prestatyn North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (191 incidents). In Queensferry, it is Violent Crime (74 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Prestatyn North and Queensferry?

      Prestatyn North recorded 104 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Queensferry recorded 69. 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 North vs Queensferry?

      Violent crime in Prestatyn North totalled 191 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 74 in Queensferry. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Prestatyn North and Queensferry in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Prestatyn North recorded 493 crimes (now 472, a change of -4.3%). Queensferry recorded 274 crimes previously (now 240, -12.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Prestatyn North and Queensferry?

      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 North has a resolution rate of 19.2% and Queensferry has 26.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Prestatyn North and Queensferry?

      Prestatyn North falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Queensferry 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 North and Queensferry?

      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 North or Queensferry on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Prestatyn North and Queensferry. 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.