Carmarthen Town South vs Talgarth

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Carmarthen Town South Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      80/100
      Talgarth Dyfed-Powys Police

      Carmarthen Town South vs Talgarth Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Carmarthen Town South
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      1,098 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.4% trend
      14.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      80/100
      Safe
      Talgarth
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      76 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Carmarthen Town South
      B Talgarth
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      80/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,098
      76
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,136
      90
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.4%
      ↓15.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.3%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Carmarthen Town South
      B Talgarth
      Violent Crime
      458 ↓7%
      35 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      104 ↓6%
      6 ↑100%
      Other Theft
      58 ↑12%
      3 ↓73%
      Vehicle Crime
      22 ↑144%
      4 ↑300%
      Burglary
      28 ↓13%
      5 ↓55%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      94 ↑8%
      10 ↓41%
      Drugs
      57 ↑8%
      3 ↑0%
      Public Order
      80 ↓30%
      5 ↓17%
      Robbery
      5 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      143 ↑9%
      1
      Theft from Person
      13 ↑30%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↓27%
      1 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      27 ↓7%
      3 ↑200%
      Overall Verdict
      B Talgarth is the safer choice — scoring 80/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Carmarthen Town South safer than Talgarth?

      Carmarthen Town South has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,098 crimes in the last 12 months. Talgarth has a safety score of 80/100 (Safe) with 76 crimes. Talgarth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Carmarthen Town South vs Talgarth?

      Carmarthen Town South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Talgarth shows -15.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Carmarthen Town South and Talgarth?

      In Carmarthen Town South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (458 incidents). In Talgarth, it is Violent Crime (35 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Carmarthen Town South and Talgarth?

      Carmarthen Town South recorded 104 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Talgarth recorded 6. 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 Carmarthen Town South vs Talgarth?

      Violent crime in Carmarthen Town South totalled 458 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 35 in Talgarth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Carmarthen Town South and Talgarth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Carmarthen Town South recorded 1,136 crimes (now 1,098, a change of -3.4%). Talgarth recorded 90 crimes previously (now 76, -15.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Carmarthen Town South and Talgarth?

      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. Carmarthen Town South has a resolution rate of 14.3% and Talgarth has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Carmarthen Town South and Talgarth?

      Carmarthen Town South falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Talgarth 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 Carmarthen Town South and Talgarth?

      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 Carmarthen Town South or Talgarth on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Carmarthen Town South and Talgarth. 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.