Smithfield vs Towyn

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Smithfield North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      40/100
      Towyn North Wales Police

      Smithfield vs Towyn Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Smithfield
      North Wales Police
      982 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.6% trend
      10.3% 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 Smithfield
      B Towyn
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      40/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      982
      424
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,040
      407
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.6%
      ↑4.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      10.3%
      29.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Smithfield
      B Towyn
      Violent Crime
      268 ↓17%
      229 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      133 ↓21%
      48 ↑45%
      Other Theft
      45 ↓25%
      27 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↑0%
      14 ↑75%
      Burglary
      26 ↓4%
      12 ↑200%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      72 ↓18%
      34 ↑10%
      Drugs
      17 ↑6%
      9 ↑13%
      Public Order
      71 ↓1%
      33 ↓6%
      Robbery
      2 ↓78%
      1 ↓75%
      Shoplifting
      311 ↑39%
      3 ↓25%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓67%
      3 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓67%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑33%
      4
      Other Crime
      10 ↓44%
      6 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Towyn is the safer choice — scoring 40/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Smithfield safer than Towyn?

      Smithfield has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 982 crimes in the last 12 months. Towyn has a safety score of 40/100 (Below Average) with 424 crimes. Towyn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Smithfield vs Towyn?

      Smithfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.6% — 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 Smithfield and Towyn?

      In Smithfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (311 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 Smithfield and Towyn?

      Smithfield recorded 133 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 Smithfield vs Towyn?

      Violent crime in Smithfield totalled 268 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 Smithfield and Towyn in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Smithfield recorded 1,040 crimes (now 982, a change of -5.6%). Towyn recorded 407 crimes previously (now 424, +4.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Smithfield 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. Smithfield has a resolution rate of 10.3% and Towyn has 29.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Smithfield and Towyn?

      Smithfield 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 Smithfield 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 Smithfield or Towyn on a crime map?

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