Betws vs Newport
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Betws vs Newport Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Betws safer than Newport?
Betws has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) and recorded 178 crimes in the last 12 months. Newport has a safety score of 83/100 (Safe) with 33 crimes. Newport scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Betws vs Newport?
Betws shows a year-on-year crime trend of +48.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Newport shows -8.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Betws and Newport?
In Betws, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (76 incidents). In Newport, it is Violent Crime (16 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Betws and Newport?
Betws recorded 24 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Newport 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 Betws vs Newport?
Violent crime in Betws totalled 76 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 16 in Newport. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Betws and Newport 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%). Newport recorded 36 crimes previously (now 33, -8.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Betws and Newport?
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 Newport has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Betws and Newport?
Betws falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Newport 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 Newport?
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 Newport on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Betws and Newport. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.