Aberystwyth Central vs Gwernyfed

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Aberystwyth Central Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      85/100
      Gwernyfed Dyfed-Powys Police

      Aberystwyth Central vs Gwernyfed Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Aberystwyth Central
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      798 crimes / 12m
      ↑19.8% trend
      19.3% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      85/100
      Very Safe
      Gwernyfed
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      49 crimes / 12m
      ↓30% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aberystwyth Central
      B Gwernyfed
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      85/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      798
      49
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      666
      70
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑19.8%
      ↓30%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.3%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aberystwyth Central
      B Gwernyfed
      Violent Crime
      316 ↑33%
      24 ↓40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      96 ↑3%
      7 ↑17%
      Other Theft
      47 ↑52%
      8 ↑167%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↑300%
      2 ↑0%
      Burglary
      33 ↑27%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      69 ↑44%
      4 ↑100%
      Drugs
      58 ↓19%
      2 ↑100%
      Public Order
      71 ↑8%
      1 ↓90%
      Robbery
      2 ↓33%
      0
      Shoplifting
      68 ↑1%
      1
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑100%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓33%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑100%
      0
      Other Crime
      16 ↑60%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Gwernyfed is the safer choice — scoring 85/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aberystwyth Central safer than Gwernyfed?

      Aberystwyth Central has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 798 crimes in the last 12 months. Gwernyfed has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) with 49 crimes. Gwernyfed scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aberystwyth Central vs Gwernyfed?

      Aberystwyth Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +19.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Gwernyfed shows -30% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aberystwyth Central and Gwernyfed?

      In Aberystwyth Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (316 incidents). In Gwernyfed, it is Violent Crime (24 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aberystwyth Central and Gwernyfed?

      Aberystwyth Central recorded 96 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Gwernyfed recorded 7. 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 Gwernyfed?

      Violent crime in Aberystwyth Central totalled 316 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 24 in Gwernyfed. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aberystwyth Central and Gwernyfed 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%). Gwernyfed recorded 70 crimes previously (now 49, -30%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aberystwyth Central and Gwernyfed?

      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 Gwernyfed has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aberystwyth Central and Gwernyfed?

      Aberystwyth Central falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Gwernyfed 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 Gwernyfed?

      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 Gwernyfed on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aberystwyth Central and Gwernyfed. 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.