Queensferry vs Towyn

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    70/100
    Queensferry North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      40/100
      Towyn North Wales Police

      Queensferry vs Towyn Results

      A
      70/100
      Safe
      Queensferry
      North Wales Police
      240 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.4% trend
      26.3% 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 Queensferry
      B Towyn
      Safety Score
      70/100 Safe
      40/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      240
      424
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      274
      407
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.4%
      ↑4.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.3%
      29.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Queensferry
      B Towyn
      Violent Crime
      74 ↓11%
      229 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      69 ↑41%
      48 ↑45%
      Other Theft
      14 ↓22%
      27 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓36%
      14 ↑75%
      Burglary
      10 ↑0%
      12 ↑200%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      17 ↓26%
      34 ↑10%
      Drugs
      2 ↑100%
      9 ↑13%
      Public Order
      23 ↓56%
      33 ↓6%
      Robbery
      1 ↓67%
      1 ↓75%
      Shoplifting
      15 ↑7%
      3 ↓25%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑33%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      4
      Other Crime
      2 ↓50%
      6 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      A Queensferry is the safer choice — scoring 70/100 vs 40/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Queensferry safer than Towyn?

      Queensferry has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) and recorded 240 crimes in the last 12 months. Towyn has a safety score of 40/100 (Below Average) with 424 crimes. Queensferry scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Queensferry vs Towyn?

      Queensferry shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.4% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Queensferry and Towyn?

      In Queensferry, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (74 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 Queensferry and Towyn?

      Queensferry recorded 69 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 Queensferry vs Towyn?

      Violent crime in Queensferry totalled 74 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 Queensferry and Towyn in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Queensferry recorded 274 crimes (now 240, a change of -12.4%). Towyn recorded 407 crimes previously (now 424, +4.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Queensferry 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. Queensferry has a resolution rate of 26.3% and Towyn has 29.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Queensferry and Towyn?

      Queensferry 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 Queensferry 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 Queensferry or Towyn on a crime map?

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