Prestatyn South West vs Rhuddlan

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    67/100
    Prestatyn South West North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      64/100
      Rhuddlan North Wales Police

      Prestatyn South West vs Rhuddlan Results

      A
      67/100
      Safe
      Prestatyn South West
      North Wales Police
      226 crimes / 12m
      ↓38.9% trend
      6.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      64/100
      Average
      Rhuddlan
      North Wales Police
      235 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.3% trend
      26.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Prestatyn South West
      B Rhuddlan
      Safety Score
      67/100 Safe
      64/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      226
      235
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      370
      259
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓38.9%
      ↓9.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      6.7%
      26.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Prestatyn South West
      B Rhuddlan
      Violent Crime
      113 ↓26%
      125 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      50 ↓47%
      37 ↑6%
      Other Theft
      7 ↓22%
      10 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↑0%
      4 ↑0%
      Burglary
      7 ↑40%
      4 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      17 ↓69%
      19 ↓14%
      Drugs
      2 ↓33%
      7 ↑133%
      Public Order
      15 ↓21%
      14 ↑17%
      Robbery
      1
      1
      Shoplifting
      5 ↓67%
      6 ↓60%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓73%
      6 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Prestatyn South West is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 64/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Prestatyn South West safer than Rhuddlan?

      Prestatyn South West has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 226 crimes in the last 12 months. Rhuddlan has a safety score of 64/100 (Average) with 235 crimes. Prestatyn South West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Prestatyn South West vs Rhuddlan?

      Prestatyn South West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -38.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Rhuddlan shows -9.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Prestatyn South West and Rhuddlan?

      In Prestatyn South West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (113 incidents). In Rhuddlan, it is Violent Crime (125 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Prestatyn South West and Rhuddlan?

      Prestatyn South West recorded 50 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rhuddlan recorded 37. 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 Prestatyn South West vs Rhuddlan?

      Violent crime in Prestatyn South West totalled 113 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 125 in Rhuddlan. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Prestatyn South West and Rhuddlan in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Prestatyn South West recorded 370 crimes (now 226, a change of -38.9%). Rhuddlan recorded 259 crimes previously (now 235, -9.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Prestatyn South West and Rhuddlan?

      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. Prestatyn South West has a resolution rate of 6.7% and Rhuddlan has 26.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Prestatyn South West and Rhuddlan?

      Prestatyn South West falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Rhuddlan 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 Prestatyn South West and Rhuddlan?

      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 Prestatyn South West or Rhuddlan on a crime map?

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

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