Bwlch vs Forden

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    88/100
    Bwlch Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      82/100
      Forden Dyfed-Powys Police

      Bwlch vs Forden Results

      A
      88/100
      Very Safe
      Bwlch
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      23 crimes / 12m
      ↓28.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      82/100
      Safe
      Forden
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      42 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bwlch
      B Forden
      Safety Score
      88/100 Very Safe
      82/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      23
      42
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      32
      46
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓28.1%
      ↓8.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bwlch
      B Forden
      Violent Crime
      6 ↓45%
      25 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      7 ↓22%
      3 ↑200%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↑50%
      1 ↑0%
      Burglary
      4
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      2 ↑100%
      2 ↓60%
      Drugs
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓50%
      Public Order
      1 ↓50%
      3 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      0 ↓100%
      4 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bwlch is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 82/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bwlch safer than Forden?

      Bwlch has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 23 crimes in the last 12 months. Forden has a safety score of 82/100 (Safe) with 42 crimes. Bwlch scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bwlch vs Forden?

      Bwlch shows a year-on-year crime trend of -28.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Forden shows -8.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bwlch and Forden?

      In Bwlch, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Other Theft (7 incidents). In Forden, it is Violent Crime (25 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bwlch and Forden?

      Bwlch recorded 0 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Forden recorded 3. 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 Bwlch vs Forden?

      Violent crime in Bwlch totalled 6 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 25 in Forden. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bwlch and Forden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bwlch recorded 32 crimes (now 23, a change of -28.1%). Forden recorded 46 crimes previously (now 42, -8.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bwlch and Forden?

      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. Bwlch has a resolution rate of 0% and Forden has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bwlch and Forden?

      Bwlch falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Forden 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 Bwlch and Forden?

      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 Bwlch or Forden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bwlch and Forden. 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.