Cardigan - Rhyd-y-Fuwch vs Rhayader

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    63/100
    Cardigan - Rhyd-y-Fuwch Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Rhayader Dyfed-Powys Police

      Cardigan - Rhyd-y-Fuwch vs Rhayader Results

      A
      63/100
      Average
      Cardigan - Rhyd-y-Fuwch
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      221 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.8% trend
      6.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Rhayader
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      164 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cardigan - Rhyd-y-Fuwch
      B Rhayader
      Safety Score
      63/100 Average
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      221
      164
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      207
      158
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.8%
      ↑3.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      6.1%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cardigan - Rhyd-y-Fuwch
      B Rhayader
      Violent Crime
      83 ↓1%
      77 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      25 ↑39%
      26 ↑100%
      Other Theft
      10 ↓33%
      7 ↓36%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↓80%
      Burglary
      5 ↓50%
      5 ↓29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      23 ↓18%
      15 ↓21%
      Drugs
      14 ↑56%
      8 ↑100%
      Public Order
      25 ↑14%
      18 ↑38%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      30 ↑88%
      1 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      3 ↓40%
      Other Crime
      1 ↓50%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Rhayader is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 63/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cardigan - Rhyd-y-Fuwch safer than Rhayader?

      Cardigan - Rhyd-y-Fuwch has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) and recorded 221 crimes in the last 12 months. Rhayader has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 164 crimes. Rhayader scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cardigan - Rhyd-y-Fuwch vs Rhayader?

      Cardigan - Rhyd-y-Fuwch shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rhayader shows +3.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cardigan - Rhyd-y-Fuwch and Rhayader?

      In Cardigan - Rhyd-y-Fuwch, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (83 incidents). In Rhayader, it is Violent Crime (77 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cardigan - Rhyd-y-Fuwch and Rhayader?

      Cardigan - Rhyd-y-Fuwch recorded 25 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rhayader recorded 26. 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 Cardigan - Rhyd-y-Fuwch vs Rhayader?

      Violent crime in Cardigan - Rhyd-y-Fuwch totalled 83 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 77 in Rhayader. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cardigan - Rhyd-y-Fuwch and Rhayader in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cardigan - Rhyd-y-Fuwch recorded 207 crimes (now 221, a change of +6.8%). Rhayader recorded 158 crimes previously (now 164, +3.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cardigan - Rhyd-y-Fuwch and Rhayader?

      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. Cardigan - Rhyd-y-Fuwch has a resolution rate of 6.1% and Rhayader has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cardigan - Rhyd-y-Fuwch and Rhayader?

      Cardigan - Rhyd-y-Fuwch falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Rhayader 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 Cardigan - Rhyd-y-Fuwch and Rhayader?

      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 Cardigan - Rhyd-y-Fuwch or Rhayader on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cardigan - Rhyd-y-Fuwch and Rhayader. 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.