Prestatyn South West vs Rhyl South West
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Prestatyn South West vs Rhyl South West Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Prestatyn South West safer than Rhyl South West?
Prestatyn South West has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 226 crimes in the last 12 months. Rhyl South West has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 909 crimes. Prestatyn South West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Prestatyn South West vs Rhyl South West?
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 West shows -22.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Prestatyn South West and Rhyl South West?
In Prestatyn South West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (113 incidents). In Rhyl South West, it is Violent Crime (411 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 West?
Prestatyn South West recorded 50 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rhyl South West recorded 151. 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 West?
Violent crime in Prestatyn South West totalled 113 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 411 in Rhyl South West. 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 West 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 West recorded 1,172 crimes previously (now 909, -22.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Prestatyn South West and Rhyl South West?
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 West has 13.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Prestatyn South West and Rhyl South West?
Prestatyn South West falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Rhyl South West 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 West?
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 West on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Prestatyn South West and Rhyl South West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.