Rhyl South West vs North Meols & Hesketh Bank

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Rhyl South West North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      92/100
      North Meols & Hesketh Bank Lancashire Constabulary

      Rhyl South West vs North Meols & Hesketh Bank Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Rhyl South West
      North Wales Police
      909 crimes / 12m
      ↓22.4% trend
      13.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      92/100
      Very Safe
      North Meols & Hesketh Bank
      Lancashire Constabulary
      51 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.3% trend
      100% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rhyl South West
      B North Meols & Hesketh Bank
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      92/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      909
      51
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,172
      55
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓22.4%
      ↓7.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      13.5%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rhyl South West
      B North Meols & Hesketh Bank
      Violent Crime
      411 ↓22%
      17 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      151 ↓19%
      12 ↓20%
      Other Theft
      38 ↓37%
      3 ↑200%
      Vehicle Crime
      13 ↑44%
      1 ↓50%
      Burglary
      13 ↓55%
      6 ↑20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      71 ↓39%
      4 ↓56%
      Drugs
      26 ↓38%
      1 ↓67%
      Public Order
      52 ↓16%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      96 ↑13%
      0
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓50%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑0%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑25%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      18 ↓33%
      2 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B North Meols & Hesketh Bank is the safer choice — scoring 92/100 vs 11/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rhyl South West safer than North Meols & Hesketh Bank?

      Rhyl South West has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 909 crimes in the last 12 months. North Meols & Hesketh Bank has a safety score of 92/100 (Very Safe) with 51 crimes. North Meols & Hesketh Bank scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rhyl South West vs North Meols & Hesketh Bank?

      Rhyl South West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -22.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. North Meols & Hesketh Bank shows -7.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Rhyl South West and North Meols & Hesketh Bank?

      In Rhyl South West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (411 incidents). In North Meols & Hesketh Bank, it is Violent Crime (17 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Rhyl South West and North Meols & Hesketh Bank?

      Rhyl South West recorded 151 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while North Meols & Hesketh Bank recorded 12. 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 Rhyl South West vs North Meols & Hesketh Bank?

      Violent crime in Rhyl South West totalled 411 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 17 in North Meols & Hesketh Bank. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Rhyl South West and North Meols & Hesketh Bank in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rhyl South West recorded 1,172 crimes (now 909, a change of -22.4%). North Meols & Hesketh Bank recorded 55 crimes previously (now 51, -7.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rhyl South West and North Meols & Hesketh Bank?

      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. Rhyl South West has a resolution rate of 13.5% and North Meols & Hesketh Bank has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rhyl South West and North Meols & Hesketh Bank?

      Rhyl South West falls within the North Wales Police boundary. North Meols & Hesketh Bank is covered by Lancashire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Rhyl South West and North Meols & Hesketh Bank?

      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 Rhyl South West or North Meols & Hesketh Bank on a crime map?

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

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