Burton vs Newtown - East

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
      28/100
      Newtown - East Dyfed-Powys Police

      Burton vs Newtown - East Results

      A
      78/100
      Safe
      Burton
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      51 crimes / 12m
      ↑30.8% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      28/100
      Below Average
      Newtown - East
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      587 crimes / 12m
      ↓9% trend
      7.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Burton
      B Newtown - East
      Safety Score
      78/100 Safe
      28/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      51
      587
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      39
      645
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑30.8%
      ↓9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      7.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Burton
      B Newtown - East
      Violent Crime
      26 ↑63%
      259 ↓5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2 ↑0%
      72 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      5 ↑0%
      26 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      1
      4 ↓50%
      Burglary
      1
      12 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      3 ↓50%
      45 ↓6%
      Drugs
      3 ↑50%
      39 ↑15%
      Public Order
      5 ↑0%
      59 ↓16%
      Robbery
      0
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      0
      44 ↓24%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      3 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      3
      9 ↓10%
      Other Crime
      2 ↑100%
      9 ↓36%
      Overall Verdict
      A Burton is the safer choice — scoring 78/100 vs 28/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Burton safer than Newtown - East?

      Burton has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) and recorded 51 crimes in the last 12 months. Newtown - East has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) with 587 crimes. Burton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Burton vs Newtown - East?

      Burton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +30.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Newtown - East shows -9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Burton and Newtown - East?

      In Burton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (26 incidents). In Newtown - East, it is Violent Crime (259 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Burton and Newtown - East?

      Burton recorded 2 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Newtown - East recorded 72. 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 Newtown - East?

      Violent crime in Burton totalled 26 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 259 in Newtown - East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Burton and Newtown - East 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%). Newtown - East recorded 645 crimes previously (now 587, -9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Burton and Newtown - East?

      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 Newtown - East has 7.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Burton and Newtown - East?

      Burton falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Newtown - East 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 Newtown - East?

      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 Newtown - East on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Burton and Newtown - East. 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.