Aberystwyth North vs Forden

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    24/100
    Aberystwyth North Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Forden Dyfed-Powys Police

      Aberystwyth North vs Forden Results

      A
      24/100
      High Crime
      Aberystwyth North
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      573 crimes / 12m
      ↑225.6% trend
      15% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Forden
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      40 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.4% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aberystwyth North
      B Forden
      Safety Score
      24/100 High Crime
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      573
      40
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      176
      49
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑225.6%
      ↓18.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aberystwyth North
      B Forden
      Violent Crime
      244 ↑344%
      22 ↓19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      64 ↑237%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      44 ↑340%
      3 ↑200%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↑600%
      2 ↑100%
      Burglary
      21 ↑62%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      45 ↑181%
      2 ↓60%
      Drugs
      57 ↑78%
      1 ↓50%
      Public Order
      50 ↑213%
      2 ↓60%
      Shoplifting
      23 ↑2200%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑150%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑11%
      5 ↑67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Forden is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 24/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aberystwyth North safer than Forden?

      Aberystwyth North has a safety score of 24/100 (High Crime) and recorded 573 crimes in the last 12 months. Forden has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 40 crimes. Forden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aberystwyth North vs Forden?

      Aberystwyth North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +225.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Forden shows -18.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aberystwyth North and Forden?

      In Aberystwyth North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (244 incidents). In Forden, it is Violent Crime (22 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aberystwyth North and Forden?

      Aberystwyth North recorded 64 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Forden recorded 3. 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 North vs Forden?

      Violent crime in Aberystwyth North totalled 244 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 22 in Forden. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aberystwyth North and Forden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aberystwyth North recorded 176 crimes (now 573, a change of +225.6%). Forden recorded 49 crimes previously (now 40, -18.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aberystwyth North and Forden?

      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 North has a resolution rate of 15% and Forden has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aberystwyth North and Forden?

      Aberystwyth North falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Forden 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 North and Forden?

      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 North or Forden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aberystwyth North and Forden. 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.