Shotton East vs Valley

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    70/100
    Shotton East North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Valley North Wales Police

      Shotton East vs Valley Results

      A
      70/100
      Safe
      Shotton East
      North Wales Police
      197 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.1% trend
      6.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Valley
      North Wales Police
      164 crimes / 12m
      ↑42.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Shotton East
      B Valley
      Safety Score
      70/100 Safe
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      197
      164
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      232
      115
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.1%
      ↑42.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      6.3%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Shotton East
      B Valley
      Violent Crime
      80 ↓11%
      45 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      27 ↓56%
      52 ↑53%
      Other Theft
      8 ↓11%
      10 ↑150%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↑20%
      1 ↑0%
      Burglary
      8 ↓11%
      5
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      15 ↓12%
      11 ↑10%
      Drugs
      6 ↑200%
      3 ↑0%
      Public Order
      9 ↓25%
      11 ↑22%
      Robbery
      1
      0
      Shoplifting
      25 ↑32%
      25 ↑1150%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑100%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      4 ↑33%
      1 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      A Shotton East is the safer choice — scoring 70/100 vs 67/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Shotton East safer than Valley?

      Shotton East has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) and recorded 197 crimes in the last 12 months. Valley has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 164 crimes. Shotton East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Shotton East vs Valley?

      Shotton East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Valley shows +42.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Shotton East and Valley?

      In Shotton East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (80 incidents). In Valley, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (52 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Shotton East and Valley?

      Shotton East recorded 27 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Valley recorded 52. 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 Shotton East vs Valley?

      Violent crime in Shotton East totalled 80 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 45 in Valley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Shotton East and Valley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Shotton East recorded 232 crimes (now 197, a change of -15.1%). Valley recorded 115 crimes previously (now 164, +42.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Shotton East and Valley?

      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. Shotton East has a resolution rate of 6.3% and Valley has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Shotton East and Valley?

      Shotton East falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Valley 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 Shotton East and Valley?

      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 Shotton East or Valley on a crime map?

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

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