Ammanford vs Banwy

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    13/100
    Ammanford Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      87/100
      Banwy Dyfed-Powys Police

      Ammanford vs Banwy Results

      A
      13/100
      High Crime
      Ammanford
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      683 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.4% trend
      11.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      87/100
      Very Safe
      Banwy
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      31 crimes / 12m
      ↓29.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ammanford
      B Banwy
      Safety Score
      13/100 High Crime
      87/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      683
      31
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      597
      44
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑14.4%
      ↓29.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      11.2%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ammanford
      B Banwy
      Violent Crime
      312 ↑23%
      16 ↓27%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      83 ↑28%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Theft
      44 ↑38%
      2 ↓60%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓20%
      2 ↑0%
      Burglary
      34 ↑55%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      57 ↓7%
      4 ↑300%
      Drugs
      24 ↓17%
      0
      Public Order
      57 ↓8%
      5 ↓29%
      Robbery
      1 ↓67%
      0
      Shoplifting
      31 ↓3%
      0
      Theft from Person
      7 ↑40%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑57%
      0
      Other Crime
      10 ↓29%
      1
      Overall Verdict
      B Banwy is the safer choice — scoring 87/100 vs 13/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ammanford safer than Banwy?

      Ammanford has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) and recorded 683 crimes in the last 12 months. Banwy has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) with 31 crimes. Banwy scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ammanford vs Banwy?

      Ammanford shows a year-on-year crime trend of +14.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Banwy shows -29.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ammanford and Banwy?

      In Ammanford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (312 incidents). In Banwy, it is Violent Crime (16 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ammanford and Banwy?

      Ammanford recorded 83 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Banwy recorded 1. 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 Ammanford vs Banwy?

      Violent crime in Ammanford totalled 312 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 16 in Banwy. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ammanford and Banwy in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ammanford recorded 597 crimes (now 683, a change of +14.4%). Banwy recorded 44 crimes previously (now 31, -29.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ammanford and Banwy?

      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. Ammanford has a resolution rate of 11.2% and Banwy has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ammanford and Banwy?

      Ammanford falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Banwy 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 Ammanford and Banwy?

      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 Ammanford or Banwy on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ammanford and Banwy. 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.