Aberystwyth Central vs Betws
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Aberystwyth Central vs Betws 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 Aberystwyth Central safer than Betws?
Aberystwyth Central has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 798 crimes in the last 12 months. Betws has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) with 178 crimes. Betws scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Aberystwyth Central vs Betws?
Aberystwyth Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +19.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Betws shows +48.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Aberystwyth Central and Betws?
In Aberystwyth Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (316 incidents). In Betws, it is Violent Crime (76 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aberystwyth Central and Betws?
Aberystwyth Central recorded 96 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Betws recorded 24. 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 Central vs Betws?
Violent crime in Aberystwyth Central totalled 316 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 76 in Betws. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Aberystwyth Central and Betws in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aberystwyth Central recorded 666 crimes (now 798, a change of +19.8%). Betws recorded 120 crimes previously (now 178, +48.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aberystwyth Central and Betws?
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 Central has a resolution rate of 19.3% and Betws has 3.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Aberystwyth Central and Betws?
Aberystwyth Central falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Betws 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 Central and Betws?
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 Central or Betws on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aberystwyth Central and Betws. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.