Ammanford vs Wiston

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    13/100
    Ammanford Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      85/100
      Wiston Dyfed-Powys Police

      Ammanford vs Wiston 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
      85/100
      Very Safe
      Wiston
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      50 crimes / 12m
      ↓24.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ammanford
      B Wiston
      Safety Score
      13/100 High Crime
      85/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      683
      50
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      597
      66
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑14.4%
      ↓24.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      11.2%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ammanford
      B Wiston
      Violent Crime
      312 ↑23%
      23 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      83 ↑28%
      5 ↓62%
      Other Theft
      44 ↑38%
      2 ↓75%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓20%
      1 ↓67%
      Burglary
      34 ↑55%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      57 ↓7%
      11 ↑57%
      Drugs
      24 ↓17%
      3
      Public Order
      57 ↓8%
      3 ↓40%
      Robbery
      1 ↓67%
      0
      Shoplifting
      31 ↓3%
      0
      Theft from Person
      7 ↑40%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑100%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑57%
      0
      Other Crime
      10 ↓29%
      2 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wiston is the safer choice — scoring 85/100 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 Wiston?

      Ammanford has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) and recorded 683 crimes in the last 12 months. Wiston has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) with 50 crimes. Wiston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ammanford vs Wiston?

      Ammanford shows a year-on-year crime trend of +14.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wiston shows -24.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Ammanford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (312 incidents). In Wiston, it is Violent Crime (23 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Ammanford recorded 83 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wiston recorded 5. 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 Wiston?

      Violent crime in Ammanford totalled 312 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 23 in Wiston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ammanford and Wiston 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%). Wiston recorded 66 crimes previously (now 50, -24.2%).

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

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

      Which police force covers Ammanford and Wiston?

      Ammanford falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Wiston 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 Wiston?

      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 Wiston on a crime map?

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