Rhyl South vs Whitford

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    62/100
    Rhyl South North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Whitford North Wales Police

      Rhyl South vs Whitford Results

      A
      62/100
      Average
      Rhyl South
      North Wales Police
      296 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.1% trend
      17.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      88/100
      Very Safe
      Whitford
      North Wales Police
      65 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.5% trend
      60% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rhyl South
      B Whitford
      Safety Score
      62/100 Average
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      296
      65
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      375
      76
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓21.1%
      ↓14.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.6%
      60%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rhyl South
      B Whitford
      Violent Crime
      124 ↓25%
      26 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      38 ↓39%
      10 ↓33%
      Other Theft
      13 ↓32%
      6 ↓45%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↓78%
      3 ↓40%
      Burglary
      7 ↑133%
      2 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      33 ↑27%
      7 ↑133%
      Drugs
      5 ↓64%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      18 ↓31%
      4 ↓20%
      Robbery
      2
      0
      Shoplifting
      45 ↑32%
      3 ↓40%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      6 ↓40%
      3
      Overall Verdict
      B Whitford is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 62/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rhyl South safer than Whitford?

      Rhyl South has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) and recorded 296 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitford has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) with 65 crimes. Whitford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rhyl South vs Whitford?

      Rhyl South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -21.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Whitford shows -14.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Rhyl South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (124 incidents). In Whitford, it is Violent Crime (26 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Rhyl South recorded 38 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitford recorded 10. 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 Whitford?

      Violent crime in Rhyl South totalled 124 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 26 in Whitford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rhyl South recorded 375 crimes (now 296, a change of -21.1%). Whitford recorded 76 crimes previously (now 65, -14.5%).

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

      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 17.6% and Whitford has 60%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rhyl South and Whitford?

      Rhyl South falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Whitford 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 Whitford?

      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 Whitford on a crime map?

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

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