Aberaeron vs Rhayader

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    62/100
    Aberaeron Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Rhayader Dyfed-Powys Police

      Aberaeron vs Rhayader Results

      A
      62/100
      Average
      Aberaeron
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      185 crimes / 12m
      ↑20.9% trend
      12.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Rhayader
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      164 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aberaeron
      B Rhayader
      Safety Score
      62/100 Average
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      185
      164
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      153
      158
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑20.9%
      ↑3.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12.5%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aberaeron
      B Rhayader
      Violent Crime
      92 ↑48%
      77 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      17 ↓48%
      26 ↑100%
      Other Theft
      8 ↑167%
      7 ↓36%
      Vehicle Crime
      4
      1 ↓80%
      Burglary
      6 ↑200%
      5 ↓29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      27 ↑93%
      15 ↓21%
      Drugs
      13 ↓7%
      8 ↑100%
      Public Order
      11 ↓45%
      18 ↑38%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↑100%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      3
      3 ↓40%
      Other Crime
      1 ↓67%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Rhayader is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 62/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aberaeron safer than Rhayader?

      Aberaeron has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) and recorded 185 crimes in the last 12 months. Rhayader has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 164 crimes. Rhayader scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aberaeron vs Rhayader?

      Aberaeron shows a year-on-year crime trend of +20.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rhayader shows +3.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aberaeron and Rhayader?

      In Aberaeron, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (92 incidents). In Rhayader, it is Violent Crime (77 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aberaeron and Rhayader?

      Aberaeron recorded 17 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rhayader recorded 26. 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 Aberaeron vs Rhayader?

      Violent crime in Aberaeron totalled 92 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 77 in Rhayader. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aberaeron and Rhayader in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aberaeron recorded 153 crimes (now 185, a change of +20.9%). Rhayader recorded 158 crimes previously (now 164, +3.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aberaeron and Rhayader?

      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. Aberaeron has a resolution rate of 12.5% and Rhayader has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aberaeron and Rhayader?

      Aberaeron falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Rhayader is covered by Dyfed-Powys Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Aberaeron and Rhayader?

      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 Aberaeron or Rhayader on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aberaeron and Rhayader. 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.