Rhyl South West vs Whitegate

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Rhyl South West North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      44/100
      Whitegate North Wales Police

      Rhyl South West vs Whitegate Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Rhyl South West
      North Wales Police
      909 crimes / 12m
      ↓22.4% trend
      13.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      44/100
      Below Average
      Whitegate
      North Wales Police
      445 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.8% trend
      19% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rhyl South West
      B Whitegate
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      44/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      909
      445
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,172
      499
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓22.4%
      ↓10.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      13.5%
      19%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rhyl South West
      B Whitegate
      Violent Crime
      411 ↓22%
      189 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      151 ↓19%
      75 ↓41%
      Other Theft
      38 ↓37%
      21 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      13 ↑44%
      12 ↑140%
      Burglary
      13 ↓55%
      21 ↑5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      71 ↓39%
      57 ↑8%
      Drugs
      26 ↓38%
      10 ↓9%
      Public Order
      52 ↓16%
      30 ↑0%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      96 ↑13%
      5 ↓58%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓50%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑25%
      5 ↑67%
      Other Crime
      18 ↓33%
      17 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Whitegate is the safer choice — scoring 44/100 vs 11/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rhyl South West safer than Whitegate?

      Rhyl South West has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 909 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitegate has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) with 445 crimes. Whitegate scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rhyl South West vs Whitegate?

      Rhyl South West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -22.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Whitegate shows -10.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Rhyl South West and Whitegate?

      In Rhyl South West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (411 incidents). In Whitegate, it is Violent Crime (189 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Rhyl South West and Whitegate?

      Rhyl South West recorded 151 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitegate recorded 75. 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 Rhyl South West vs Whitegate?

      Violent crime in Rhyl South West totalled 411 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 189 in Whitegate. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Rhyl South West and Whitegate in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rhyl South West recorded 1,172 crimes (now 909, a change of -22.4%). Whitegate recorded 499 crimes previously (now 445, -10.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rhyl South West and Whitegate?

      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. Rhyl South West has a resolution rate of 13.5% and Whitegate has 19%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rhyl South West and Whitegate?

      Rhyl South West falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Whitegate 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 Rhyl South West and Whitegate?

      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 Rhyl South West or Whitegate on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Rhyl South West and Whitegate. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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