Burry Port vs Pembrey

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    34/100
    Burry Port Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      78/100
      Pembrey Dyfed-Powys Police

      Burry Port vs Pembrey Results

      A
      34/100
      Below Average
      Burry Port
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      506 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.6% trend
      22% resolved
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      VS
      B
      78/100
      Safe
      Pembrey
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      128 crimes / 12m
      ↓56.6% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Burry Port
      B Pembrey
      Safety Score
      34/100 Below Average
      78/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      506
      128
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      514
      295
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.6%
      ↓56.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Burry Port
      B Pembrey
      Violent Crime
      247 ↑14%
      84 ↓51%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      72 ↓4%
      4 ↓64%
      Other Theft
      23 ↑0%
      3 ↓63%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓33%
      2 ↓60%
      Burglary
      16 ↓16%
      5 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      56 ↓8%
      8 ↓78%
      Drugs
      12 ↓45%
      6 ↓68%
      Public Order
      37 ↑0%
      12 ↓20%
      Robbery
      3
      0
      Shoplifting
      16 ↓57%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓80%
      Other Crime
      13 ↑86%
      1 ↓93%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pembrey is the safer choice — scoring 78/100 vs 34/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Burry Port safer than Pembrey?

      Burry Port has a safety score of 34/100 (Below Average) and recorded 506 crimes in the last 12 months. Pembrey has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) with 128 crimes. Pembrey scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Burry Port vs Pembrey?

      Burry Port shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Pembrey shows -56.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Burry Port and Pembrey?

      In Burry Port, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (247 incidents). In Pembrey, it is Violent Crime (84 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Burry Port and Pembrey?

      Burry Port recorded 72 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pembrey recorded 4. 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 Burry Port vs Pembrey?

      Violent crime in Burry Port totalled 247 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 84 in Pembrey. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Burry Port and Pembrey in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Burry Port recorded 514 crimes (now 506, a change of -1.6%). Pembrey recorded 295 crimes previously (now 128, -56.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Burry Port and Pembrey?

      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. Burry Port has a resolution rate of 22% and Pembrey has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Burry Port and Pembrey?

      Burry Port falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Pembrey 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 Burry Port and Pembrey?

      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 Burry Port or Pembrey on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Burry Port and Pembrey. 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.