Borth vs Welshpool - Castle

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    79/100
    Borth Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      57/100
      Welshpool - Castle Dyfed-Powys Police

      Borth vs Welshpool - Castle Results

      A
      79/100
      Safe
      Borth
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      94 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.3% trend
      14.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      57/100
      Average
      Welshpool - Castle
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      303 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.2% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Borth
      B Welshpool - Castle
      Safety Score
      79/100 Safe
      57/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      94
      303
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      106
      323
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.3%
      ↓6.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.3%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Borth
      B Welshpool - Castle
      Violent Crime
      41 ↓31%
      131 ↓19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      13 ↑86%
      51 ↑65%
      Other Theft
      4 ↓50%
      19 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      2
      5 ↑0%
      Burglary
      2 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      11 ↓31%
      28 ↑22%
      Drugs
      2 ↑100%
      11 ↓15%
      Public Order
      10 ↑43%
      34 ↑17%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      1
      10 ↓55%
      Theft from Person
      2
      4
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      5 ↑67%
      5 ↓44%
      Overall Verdict
      A Borth is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 57/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Borth safer than Welshpool - Castle?

      Borth has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) and recorded 94 crimes in the last 12 months. Welshpool - Castle has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) with 303 crimes. Borth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Borth vs Welshpool - Castle?

      Borth shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Welshpool - Castle shows -6.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Borth and Welshpool - Castle?

      In Borth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (41 incidents). In Welshpool - Castle, it is Violent Crime (131 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Borth and Welshpool - Castle?

      Borth recorded 13 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Welshpool - Castle recorded 51. 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 Borth vs Welshpool - Castle?

      Violent crime in Borth totalled 41 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 131 in Welshpool - Castle. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Borth and Welshpool - Castle in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Borth recorded 106 crimes (now 94, a change of -11.3%). Welshpool - Castle recorded 323 crimes previously (now 303, -6.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Borth and Welshpool - Castle?

      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. Borth has a resolution rate of 14.3% and Welshpool - Castle has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Borth and Welshpool - Castle?

      Borth falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Welshpool - Castle 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 Borth and Welshpool - Castle?

      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 Borth or Welshpool - Castle on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Borth and Welshpool - Castle. 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.