Prestatyn South West vs Rhyl South East

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    67/100
    Prestatyn South West North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      23/100
      Rhyl South East North Wales Police

      Prestatyn South West vs Rhyl South East 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
      23/100
      High Crime
      Rhyl South East
      North Wales Police
      598 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.7% trend
      22.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Prestatyn South West
      B Rhyl South East
      Safety Score
      67/100 Safe
      23/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      226
      598
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      370
      588
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓38.9%
      ↑1.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      6.7%
      22.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Prestatyn South West
      B Rhyl South East
      Violent Crime
      113 ↓26%
      317 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      50 ↓47%
      95 ↑32%
      Other Theft
      7 ↓22%
      36 ↑71%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↑0%
      11 ↓52%
      Burglary
      7 ↑40%
      11 ↓35%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      17 ↓69%
      43 ↓7%
      Drugs
      2 ↓33%
      15 ↑275%
      Public Order
      15 ↓21%
      29 ↓3%
      Robbery
      1
      1 ↓67%
      Shoplifting
      5 ↓67%
      7 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      1
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      9
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑0%
      7 ↑250%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓73%
      16 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Prestatyn South West is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 23/100 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 Rhyl South East?

      Prestatyn South West has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 226 crimes in the last 12 months. Rhyl South East has a safety score of 23/100 (High Crime) with 598 crimes. Prestatyn South West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Prestatyn South West vs Rhyl South East?

      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. Rhyl South East shows +1.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Prestatyn South West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (113 incidents). In Rhyl South East, it is Violent Crime (317 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Prestatyn South West recorded 50 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rhyl South East recorded 95. 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 Rhyl South East?

      Violent crime in Prestatyn South West totalled 113 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 317 in Rhyl South East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Prestatyn South West and Rhyl South East 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%). Rhyl South East recorded 588 crimes previously (now 598, +1.7%).

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

      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 Rhyl South East has 22.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Prestatyn South West and Rhyl South East?

      Prestatyn South West falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Rhyl South East 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 Rhyl South East?

      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 Rhyl South East on a crime map?

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

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