Johnston vs Welshpool - Castle

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Johnston Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      57/100
      Welshpool - Castle Dyfed-Powys Police

      Johnston vs Welshpool - Castle Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Johnston
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      232 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.4% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      57/100
      Average
      Welshpool - Castle
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      303 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.2% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Johnston
      B Welshpool - Castle
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      57/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      232
      303
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      218
      323
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.4%
      ↓6.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.6%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Johnston
      B Welshpool - Castle
      Violent Crime
      126 ↑18%
      131 ↓19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      22 ↑16%
      51 ↑65%
      Other Theft
      15 ↑25%
      19 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↑100%
      5 ↑0%
      Burglary
      8 ↓27%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      11 ↓48%
      28 ↑22%
      Drugs
      21 ↑425%
      11 ↓15%
      Public Order
      18 ↓10%
      34 ↑17%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓90%
      10 ↓55%
      Theft from Person
      1
      4
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓75%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      6 ↓33%
      5 ↓44%
      Overall Verdict
      A Johnston is the safer choice — scoring 61/100 vs 57/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Johnston safer than Welshpool - Castle?

      Johnston has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 232 crimes in the last 12 months. Welshpool - Castle has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) with 303 crimes. Johnston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Johnston vs Welshpool - Castle?

      Johnston shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Welshpool - Castle shows -6.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Johnston and Welshpool - Castle?

      In Johnston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (126 incidents). In Welshpool - Castle, it is Violent Crime (131 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Johnston and Welshpool - Castle?

      Johnston recorded 22 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Welshpool - Castle recorded 51. 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 Johnston vs Welshpool - Castle?

      Violent crime in Johnston totalled 126 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 131 in Welshpool - Castle. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Johnston and Welshpool - Castle in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Johnston recorded 218 crimes (now 232, a change of +6.4%). Welshpool - Castle recorded 323 crimes previously (now 303, -6.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Johnston and Welshpool - Castle?

      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. Johnston has a resolution rate of 28.6% and Welshpool - Castle has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Johnston and Welshpool - Castle?

      Johnston falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Welshpool - Castle 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 Johnston and Welshpool - Castle?

      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 Johnston or Welshpool - Castle on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Johnston and Welshpool - Castle. 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.