Ballymena vs Rhosneigr

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Ballymena Police Service of Northern Ireland
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      86/100
      Rhosneigr North Wales Police

      Ballymena vs Rhosneigr Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Ballymena
      Police Service of Northern Ireland
      4,644 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      86/100
      Very Safe
      Rhosneigr
      North Wales Police
      45 crimes / 12m
      ↓37.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ballymena
      B Rhosneigr
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      86/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      4,644
      45
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,559
      72
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.9%
      ↓37.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ballymena
      B Rhosneigr
      Violent Crime
      1,491 ↑0%
      12 ↓56%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,501 ↑9%
      15 ↓38%
      Other Theft
      210 ↑3%
      3 ↑50%
      Vehicle Crime
      46 ↑18%
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      122 ↑6%
      2
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      536 ↑26%
      9 ↑13%
      Drugs
      272 ↓17%
      0
      Public Order
      35 ↑40%
      3 ↓57%
      Robbery
      4 ↓73%
      0
      Shoplifting
      256 ↓30%
      1 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑100%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      15 ↓17%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      51 ↑11%
      0
      Other Crime
      99 ↓7%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Rhosneigr is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ballymena safer than Rhosneigr?

      Ballymena has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,644 crimes in the last 12 months. Rhosneigr has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) with 45 crimes. Rhosneigr scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ballymena vs Rhosneigr?

      Ballymena shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rhosneigr shows -37.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ballymena and Rhosneigr?

      In Ballymena, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,501 incidents). In Rhosneigr, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (15 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ballymena and Rhosneigr?

      Ballymena recorded 1,501 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rhosneigr recorded 15. 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 Ballymena vs Rhosneigr?

      Violent crime in Ballymena totalled 1,491 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 12 in Rhosneigr. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ballymena and Rhosneigr in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ballymena recorded 4,559 crimes (now 4,644, a change of +1.9%). Rhosneigr recorded 72 crimes previously (now 45, -37.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ballymena and Rhosneigr?

      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. Ballymena has a resolution rate of 0% and Rhosneigr has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ballymena and Rhosneigr?

      Ballymena falls within the Police Service of Northern Ireland boundary. Rhosneigr 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 Ballymena and Rhosneigr?

      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 Ballymena or Rhosneigr on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ballymena and Rhosneigr. 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.