Builth vs Carmarthen Town South

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    65/100
    Builth Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Carmarthen Town South Dyfed-Powys Police

      Builth vs Carmarthen Town South Results

      A
      65/100
      Safe
      Builth
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      205 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.9% trend
      30.8% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Carmarthen Town South
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      1,098 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.4% trend
      14.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Builth
      B Carmarthen Town South
      Safety Score
      65/100 Safe
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      205
      1,098
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      190
      1,136
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.9%
      ↓3.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.8%
      14.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Builth
      B Carmarthen Town South
      Violent Crime
      95 ↑3%
      458 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      21 ↓13%
      104 ↓6%
      Other Theft
      10 ↑43%
      58 ↑12%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↑33%
      22 ↑144%
      Burglary
      10 ↑67%
      28 ↓13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      24 ↑50%
      94 ↑8%
      Drugs
      8 ↓11%
      57 ↑8%
      Public Order
      15 ↑7%
      80 ↓30%
      Robbery
      0
      5 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      11 ↓8%
      143 ↑9%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑0%
      13 ↑30%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      8 ↓27%
      Other Crime
      5 ↑67%
      27 ↓7%
      Overall Verdict
      A Builth is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Builth safer than Carmarthen Town South?

      Builth has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) and recorded 205 crimes in the last 12 months. Carmarthen Town South has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,098 crimes. Builth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Builth vs Carmarthen Town South?

      Builth shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Carmarthen Town South shows -3.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Builth and Carmarthen Town South?

      In Builth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (95 incidents). In Carmarthen Town South, it is Violent Crime (458 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Builth and Carmarthen Town South?

      Builth recorded 21 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Carmarthen Town South recorded 104. 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 Builth vs Carmarthen Town South?

      Violent crime in Builth totalled 95 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 458 in Carmarthen Town South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Builth and Carmarthen Town South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Builth recorded 190 crimes (now 205, a change of +7.9%). Carmarthen Town South recorded 1,136 crimes previously (now 1,098, -3.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Builth and Carmarthen Town South?

      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. Builth has a resolution rate of 30.8% and Carmarthen Town South has 14.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Builth and Carmarthen Town South?

      Builth falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Carmarthen Town South 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 Builth and Carmarthen Town South?

      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 Builth or Carmarthen Town South on a crime map?

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

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