Aberystwyth Rheidol vs Dinas Cross

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Aberystwyth Rheidol Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      83/100
      Dinas Cross Dyfed-Powys Police

      Aberystwyth Rheidol vs Dinas Cross Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Aberystwyth Rheidol
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      692 crimes / 12m
      ↑23.4% trend
      19.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      83/100
      Safe
      Dinas Cross
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      50 crimes / 12m
      ↓18% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aberystwyth Rheidol
      B Dinas Cross
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      83/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      692
      50
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      561
      61
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑23.4%
      ↓18%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.5%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aberystwyth Rheidol
      B Dinas Cross
      Violent Crime
      296 ↑38%
      22 ↓31%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      66 ↓10%
      3 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      41 ↑37%
      7 ↑40%
      Vehicle Crime
      13 ↑550%
      1
      Burglary
      26 ↑136%
      1 ↓75%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      67 ↑29%
      8 ↓20%
      Drugs
      68 ↓12%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      50 ↑6%
      4 ↑33%
      Robbery
      3 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      34 ↑17%
      0
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑200%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓38%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      14 ↑40%
      2 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Dinas Cross is the safer choice — scoring 83/100 vs 12/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aberystwyth Rheidol safer than Dinas Cross?

      Aberystwyth Rheidol has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 692 crimes in the last 12 months. Dinas Cross has a safety score of 83/100 (Safe) with 50 crimes. Dinas Cross scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aberystwyth Rheidol vs Dinas Cross?

      Aberystwyth Rheidol shows a year-on-year crime trend of +23.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Dinas Cross shows -18% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aberystwyth Rheidol and Dinas Cross?

      In Aberystwyth Rheidol, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (296 incidents). In Dinas Cross, 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 Rheidol and Dinas Cross?

      Aberystwyth Rheidol recorded 66 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Dinas Cross 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 Rheidol vs Dinas Cross?

      Violent crime in Aberystwyth Rheidol totalled 296 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 22 in Dinas Cross. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aberystwyth Rheidol and Dinas Cross in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aberystwyth Rheidol recorded 561 crimes (now 692, a change of +23.4%). Dinas Cross recorded 61 crimes previously (now 50, -18%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aberystwyth Rheidol and Dinas Cross?

      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 Rheidol has a resolution rate of 19.5% and Dinas Cross has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aberystwyth Rheidol and Dinas Cross?

      Aberystwyth Rheidol falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Dinas Cross 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 Rheidol and Dinas Cross?

      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 Rheidol or Dinas Cross on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aberystwyth Rheidol and Dinas Cross. 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.