St. Asaph West vs Towyn

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    69/100
    St. Asaph West North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      38/100
      Towyn North Wales Police

      St. Asaph West vs Towyn Results

      A
      69/100
      Safe
      St. Asaph West
      North Wales Police
      201 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.9% trend
      17.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      38/100
      Below Average
      Towyn
      North Wales Police
      432 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.7% trend
      17.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A St. Asaph West
      B Towyn
      Safety Score
      69/100 Safe
      38/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      201
      432
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      216
      425
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.9%
      ↑1.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.1%
      17.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A St. Asaph West
      B Towyn
      Violent Crime
      74 ↓11%
      241 ↓2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      44 ↓15%
      45 ↑29%
      Other Theft
      8 ↓73%
      28 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↑0%
      12 ↑0%
      Burglary
      10 ↑43%
      8 ↓11%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      18 ↑125%
      32 ↓6%
      Drugs
      14 ↑1300%
      7 ↓22%
      Public Order
      16 ↑14%
      34 ↓8%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↓75%
      Shoplifting
      7 ↓36%
      4
      Theft from Person
      0
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      7 ↑600%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓17%
      9 ↑350%
      Overall Verdict
      A St. Asaph West is the safer choice — scoring 69/100 vs 38/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is St. Asaph West safer than Towyn?

      St. Asaph West has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) and recorded 201 crimes in the last 12 months. Towyn has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) with 432 crimes. St. Asaph West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      St. Asaph West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Towyn shows +1.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In St. Asaph West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (74 incidents). In Towyn, it is Violent Crime (241 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      St. Asaph West recorded 44 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Towyn recorded 45. 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 St. Asaph West vs Towyn?

      Violent crime in St. Asaph West totalled 74 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 241 in Towyn. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, St. Asaph West recorded 216 crimes (now 201, a change of -6.9%). Towyn recorded 425 crimes previously (now 432, +1.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in St. Asaph West 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. St. Asaph West has a resolution rate of 17.1% and Towyn has 17.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers St. Asaph West and Towyn?

      St. Asaph West 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 St. Asaph West 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 St. Asaph West or Towyn on a crime map?

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

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