Builth vs Cynwyl Elfed

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    65/100
    Builth Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      78/100
      Cynwyl Elfed Dyfed-Powys Police

      Builth vs Cynwyl Elfed Results

      A
      65/100
      Safe
      Builth
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      205 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.9% trend
      30.8% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      78/100
      Safe
      Cynwyl Elfed
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      71 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.5% trend
      33.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Builth
      B Cynwyl Elfed
      Safety Score
      65/100 Safe
      78/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      205
      71
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      190
      62
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.9%
      ↑14.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.8%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Builth
      B Cynwyl Elfed
      Violent Crime
      95 ↑3%
      35 ↓15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      21 ↓13%
      7 ↑250%
      Other Theft
      10 ↑43%
      8 ↑167%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↑33%
      4 ↑100%
      Burglary
      10 ↑67%
      1 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      24 ↑50%
      5 ↑150%
      Drugs
      8 ↓11%
      0
      Public Order
      15 ↑7%
      7 ↑40%
      Shoplifting
      11 ↓8%
      0
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Other Crime
      5 ↑67%
      3 ↓25%
      Overall Verdict
      B Cynwyl Elfed is the safer choice — scoring 78/100 vs 65/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
      Compare a different area? Search any two UK neighbourhoods or cities side-by-side
      Start a New Comparison

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Builth safer than Cynwyl Elfed?

      Builth has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) and recorded 205 crimes in the last 12 months. Cynwyl Elfed has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) with 71 crimes. Cynwyl Elfed scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Builth vs Cynwyl Elfed?

      Builth shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Cynwyl Elfed shows +14.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Builth and Cynwyl Elfed?

      In Builth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (95 incidents). In Cynwyl Elfed, it is Violent Crime (35 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Builth and Cynwyl Elfed?

      Builth recorded 21 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cynwyl Elfed recorded 7. 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 Cynwyl Elfed?

      Violent crime in Builth totalled 95 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 35 in Cynwyl Elfed. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Builth and Cynwyl Elfed 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%). Cynwyl Elfed recorded 62 crimes previously (now 71, +14.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Builth and Cynwyl Elfed?

      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 Cynwyl Elfed has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Builth and Cynwyl Elfed?

      Builth falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Cynwyl Elfed 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 Cynwyl Elfed?

      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 Cynwyl Elfed on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Builth and Cynwyl Elfed. 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.