Aberystwyth Bronglais vs Dafen

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    40/100
    Aberystwyth Bronglais Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      22/100
      Dafen Dyfed-Powys Police

      Aberystwyth Bronglais vs Dafen Results

      A
      40/100
      Below Average
      Aberystwyth Bronglais
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      387 crimes / 12m
      ↑172.5% trend
      19.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      22/100
      High Crime
      Dafen
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      550 crimes / 12m
      ↑27.9% trend
      24.7% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aberystwyth Bronglais
      B Dafen
      Safety Score
      40/100 Below Average
      22/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      387
      550
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      142
      430
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑172.5%
      ↑27.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.2%
      24.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aberystwyth Bronglais
      B Dafen
      Violent Crime
      193 ↑211%
      286 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      31 ↑182%
      51 ↑76%
      Other Theft
      30 ↑400%
      25 ↑39%
      Vehicle Crime
      4
      11 ↑450%
      Burglary
      16 ↑167%
      15 ↑36%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      31 ↑94%
      69 ↑50%
      Drugs
      33 ↑65%
      27 ↑238%
      Public Order
      26 ↑73%
      34 ↓13%
      Shoplifting
      6
      13
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑300%
      4 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑500%
      11 ↓31%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aberystwyth Bronglais safer than Dafen?

      Aberystwyth Bronglais has a safety score of 40/100 (Below Average) and recorded 387 crimes in the last 12 months. Dafen has a safety score of 22/100 (High Crime) with 550 crimes. Aberystwyth Bronglais scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aberystwyth Bronglais vs Dafen?

      Aberystwyth Bronglais shows a year-on-year crime trend of +172.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Dafen shows +27.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aberystwyth Bronglais and Dafen?

      In Aberystwyth Bronglais, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (193 incidents). In Dafen, it is Violent Crime (286 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aberystwyth Bronglais and Dafen?

      Aberystwyth Bronglais recorded 31 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Dafen recorded 51. 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 Aberystwyth Bronglais vs Dafen?

      Violent crime in Aberystwyth Bronglais totalled 193 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 286 in Dafen. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aberystwyth Bronglais and Dafen in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aberystwyth Bronglais recorded 142 crimes (now 387, a change of +172.5%). Dafen recorded 430 crimes previously (now 550, +27.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aberystwyth Bronglais and Dafen?

      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. Aberystwyth Bronglais has a resolution rate of 19.2% and Dafen has 24.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aberystwyth Bronglais and Dafen?

      Aberystwyth Bronglais falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Dafen 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 Aberystwyth Bronglais and Dafen?

      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 Aberystwyth Bronglais or Dafen on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aberystwyth Bronglais and Dafen. 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.