Dafen vs Montgomery

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    22/100
    Dafen Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      74/100
      Montgomery Dyfed-Powys Police

      Dafen vs Montgomery Results

      A
      22/100
      High Crime
      Dafen
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      550 crimes / 12m
      ↑27.9% trend
      24.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      74/100
      Safe
      Montgomery
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      57 crimes / 12m
      ↑26.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dafen
      B Montgomery
      Safety Score
      22/100 High Crime
      74/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      550
      57
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      430
      45
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑27.9%
      ↑26.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.7%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dafen
      B Montgomery
      Violent Crime
      286 ↑12%
      24 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      51 ↑76%
      11 ↑450%
      Other Theft
      25 ↑39%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↑450%
      2 ↑100%
      Burglary
      15 ↑36%
      4
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      69 ↑50%
      5 ↑150%
      Drugs
      27 ↑238%
      0
      Public Order
      34 ↓13%
      9 ↑50%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Shoplifting
      13
      0
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑0%
      0
      Other Crime
      11 ↓31%
      1 ↓80%
      Overall Verdict
      B Montgomery is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 22/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dafen safer than Montgomery?

      Dafen has a safety score of 22/100 (High Crime) and recorded 550 crimes in the last 12 months. Montgomery has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) with 57 crimes. Montgomery scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dafen vs Montgomery?

      Dafen shows a year-on-year crime trend of +27.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Montgomery shows +26.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Dafen and Montgomery?

      In Dafen, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (286 incidents). In Montgomery, it is Violent Crime (24 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dafen and Montgomery?

      Dafen recorded 51 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Montgomery recorded 11. 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 Dafen vs Montgomery?

      Violent crime in Dafen totalled 286 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 24 in Montgomery. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dafen and Montgomery in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dafen recorded 430 crimes (now 550, a change of +27.9%). Montgomery recorded 45 crimes previously (now 57, +26.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dafen and Montgomery?

      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. Dafen has a resolution rate of 24.7% and Montgomery has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dafen and Montgomery?

      Dafen falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Montgomery 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 Dafen and Montgomery?

      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 Dafen or Montgomery on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Dafen and Montgomery. 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.