Burton vs Carmarthen Town West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    78/100
    Burton Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      30/100
      Carmarthen Town West Dyfed-Powys Police

      Burton vs Carmarthen Town West Results

      A
      78/100
      Safe
      Burton
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      51 crimes / 12m
      ↑30.8% trend
      33.3% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      30/100
      Below Average
      Carmarthen Town West
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      499 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.1% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Burton
      B Carmarthen Town West
      Safety Score
      78/100 Safe
      30/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      51
      499
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      39
      449
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑30.8%
      ↑11.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Burton
      B Carmarthen Town West
      Violent Crime
      26 ↑63%
      250 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2 ↑0%
      60 ↑50%
      Other Theft
      5 ↑0%
      23 ↑53%
      Vehicle Crime
      1
      9 ↓18%
      Burglary
      1
      15 ↑67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      3 ↓50%
      41 ↓7%
      Drugs
      3 ↑50%
      17 ↓11%
      Public Order
      5 ↑0%
      45 ↑10%
      Shoplifting
      0
      23 ↑64%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      3 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      3
      1 ↓83%
      Other Crime
      2 ↑100%
      10 ↓38%
      Overall Verdict
      A Burton is the safer choice — scoring 78/100 vs 30/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Burton safer than Carmarthen Town West?

      Burton has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) and recorded 51 crimes in the last 12 months. Carmarthen Town West has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) with 499 crimes. Burton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Burton vs Carmarthen Town West?

      Burton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +30.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Carmarthen Town West shows +11.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Burton and Carmarthen Town West?

      In Burton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (26 incidents). In Carmarthen Town West, it is Violent Crime (250 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Burton and Carmarthen Town West?

      Burton recorded 2 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Carmarthen Town West recorded 60. 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 Burton vs Carmarthen Town West?

      Violent crime in Burton totalled 26 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 250 in Carmarthen Town West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Burton and Carmarthen Town West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Burton recorded 39 crimes (now 51, a change of +30.8%). Carmarthen Town West recorded 449 crimes previously (now 499, +11.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Burton and Carmarthen Town West?

      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. Burton has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Carmarthen Town West has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Burton and Carmarthen Town West?

      Burton falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Carmarthen Town West 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 Burton and Carmarthen Town West?

      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 Burton or Carmarthen Town West on a crime map?

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

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