Burton vs Welshpool - Llanerchyddol

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
      62/100
      Welshpool - Llanerchyddol Dyfed-Powys Police

      Burton vs Welshpool - Llanerchyddol Results

      A
      78/100
      Safe
      Burton
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      51 crimes / 12m
      ↑30.8% trend
      33.3% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      62/100
      Average
      Welshpool - Llanerchyddol
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      177 crimes / 12m
      ↑20.4% trend
      12.5% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Burton
      B Welshpool - Llanerchyddol
      Safety Score
      78/100 Safe
      62/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      51
      177
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      39
      147
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑30.8%
      ↑20.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      12.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Burton
      B Welshpool - Llanerchyddol
      Violent Crime
      26 ↑63%
      100 ↑23%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2 ↑0%
      20 ↑122%
      Other Theft
      5 ↑0%
      14 ↑27%
      Vehicle Crime
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      1
      11 ↑83%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      3 ↓50%
      12 ↑71%
      Drugs
      3 ↑50%
      4 ↓56%
      Public Order
      5 ↑0%
      10 ↓23%
      Shoplifting
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      3
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      2 ↑100%
      2 ↓60%
      Overall Verdict
      A Burton is the safer choice — scoring 78/100 vs 62/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Burton safer than Welshpool - Llanerchyddol?

      Burton has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) and recorded 51 crimes in the last 12 months. Welshpool - Llanerchyddol has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) with 177 crimes. Burton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Burton vs Welshpool - Llanerchyddol?

      Burton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +30.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Welshpool - Llanerchyddol shows +20.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Burton and Welshpool - Llanerchyddol?

      In Burton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (26 incidents). In Welshpool - Llanerchyddol, it is Violent Crime (100 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Burton and Welshpool - Llanerchyddol?

      Burton recorded 2 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Welshpool - Llanerchyddol recorded 20. 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 Welshpool - Llanerchyddol?

      Violent crime in Burton totalled 26 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 100 in Welshpool - Llanerchyddol. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Burton and Welshpool - Llanerchyddol 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%). Welshpool - Llanerchyddol recorded 147 crimes previously (now 177, +20.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Burton and Welshpool - Llanerchyddol?

      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 Welshpool - Llanerchyddol has 12.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Burton and Welshpool - Llanerchyddol?

      Burton falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Welshpool - Llanerchyddol 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 Welshpool - Llanerchyddol?

      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 Welshpool - Llanerchyddol on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Burton and Welshpool - Llanerchyddol. 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.