Rhyl South vs St. Asaph West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    1/100
    Rhyl South North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      69/100
      St. Asaph West North Wales Police

      Rhyl South vs St. Asaph West Results

      A
      1/100
      High Crime
      Rhyl South
      North Wales Police
      812 crimes / 12m
      ↑146.1% trend
      13.6% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      69/100
      Safe
      St. Asaph West
      North Wales Police
      201 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.9% trend
      17.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rhyl South
      B St. Asaph West
      Safety Score
      1/100 High Crime
      69/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      812
      201
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      330
      216
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑146.1%
      ↓6.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      13.6%
      17.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rhyl South
      B St. Asaph West
      Violent Crime
      390 ↑185%
      74 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      132 ↑200%
      44 ↓15%
      Other Theft
      33 ↑106%
      8 ↓73%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↑14%
      3 ↑0%
      Burglary
      21 ↑950%
      10 ↑43%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      56 ↑44%
      18 ↑125%
      Drugs
      17 ↑55%
      14 ↑1300%
      Public Order
      53 ↑152%
      16 ↑14%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      0
      Shoplifting
      72 ↑85%
      7 ↓36%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      18 ↑100%
      5 ↓17%
      Overall Verdict
      B St. Asaph West is the safer choice — scoring 69/100 vs 1/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rhyl South safer than St. Asaph West?

      Rhyl South has a safety score of 1/100 (High Crime) and recorded 812 crimes in the last 12 months. St. Asaph West has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) with 201 crimes. St. Asaph West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rhyl South vs St. Asaph West?

      Rhyl South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +146.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. St. Asaph West shows -6.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Rhyl South and St. Asaph West?

      In Rhyl South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (390 incidents). In St. Asaph West, it is Violent Crime (74 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Rhyl South and St. Asaph West?

      Rhyl South recorded 132 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St. Asaph West recorded 44. 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 vs St. Asaph West?

      Violent crime in Rhyl South totalled 390 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 74 in St. Asaph West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Rhyl South and St. Asaph West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rhyl South recorded 330 crimes (now 812, a change of +146.1%). St. Asaph West recorded 216 crimes previously (now 201, -6.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rhyl South and St. Asaph West?

      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 has a resolution rate of 13.6% and St. Asaph West has 17.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rhyl South and St. Asaph West?

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

      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 or St. Asaph West on a crime map?

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

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