Betws vs Caersws

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    63/100
    Betws Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      68/100
      Caersws Dyfed-Powys Police

      Betws vs Caersws Results

      A
      63/100
      Average
      Betws
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      178 crimes / 12m
      ↑48.3% trend
      3.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      68/100
      Safe
      Caersws
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      103 crimes / 12m
      ↑22.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Betws
      B Caersws
      Safety Score
      63/100 Average
      68/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      178
      103
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      120
      84
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑48.3%
      ↑22.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      3.1%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Betws
      B Caersws
      Violent Crime
      76 ↑49%
      65 ↑51%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      24 ↑380%
      3 ↑50%
      Other Theft
      10 ↑0%
      7 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Burglary
      4 ↑300%
      3 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      10 ↓17%
      13 ↑30%
      Drugs
      18 ↑13%
      3 ↑200%
      Public Order
      14 ↑75%
      3 ↓63%
      Shoplifting
      11 ↑38%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      1
      Other Crime
      2 ↑100%
      3 ↓63%
      Overall Verdict
      B Caersws is the safer choice — scoring 68/100 vs 63/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Betws safer than Caersws?

      Betws has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) and recorded 178 crimes in the last 12 months. Caersws has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) with 103 crimes. Caersws scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Betws vs Caersws?

      Betws shows a year-on-year crime trend of +48.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Caersws shows +22.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Betws and Caersws?

      In Betws, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (76 incidents). In Caersws, it is Violent Crime (65 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Betws and Caersws?

      Betws recorded 24 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Caersws 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 Betws vs Caersws?

      Violent crime in Betws totalled 76 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 65 in Caersws. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Betws and Caersws in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Betws recorded 120 crimes (now 178, a change of +48.3%). Caersws recorded 84 crimes previously (now 103, +22.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Betws and Caersws?

      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. Betws has a resolution rate of 3.1% and Caersws has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Betws and Caersws?

      Betws falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Caersws 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 Betws and Caersws?

      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 Betws or Caersws on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Betws and Caersws. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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