Kidwelly vs Pembrey

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    59/100
    Kidwelly Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      78/100
      Pembrey Dyfed-Powys Police

      Kidwelly vs Pembrey Results

      A
      59/100
      Average
      Kidwelly
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      226 crimes / 12m
      ↑32.9% trend
      23.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      78/100
      Safe
      Pembrey
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      128 crimes / 12m
      ↓56.6% trend
      33.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kidwelly
      B Pembrey
      Safety Score
      59/100 Average
      78/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      226
      128
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      170
      295
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑32.9%
      ↓56.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.3%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kidwelly
      B Pembrey
      Violent Crime
      101 ↑16%
      84 ↓51%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      27 ↑59%
      4 ↓64%
      Other Theft
      13 ↑30%
      3 ↓63%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↑500%
      2 ↓60%
      Burglary
      10 ↑100%
      5 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      33 ↑43%
      8 ↓78%
      Drugs
      7 ↑75%
      6 ↓68%
      Public Order
      23 ↑53%
      12 ↓20%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      1 ↓80%
      Other Crime
      4 ↑0%
      1 ↓93%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pembrey is the safer choice — scoring 78/100 vs 59/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kidwelly safer than Pembrey?

      Kidwelly has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) and recorded 226 crimes in the last 12 months. Pembrey has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) with 128 crimes. Pembrey scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kidwelly vs Pembrey?

      Kidwelly shows a year-on-year crime trend of +32.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Pembrey shows -56.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kidwelly and Pembrey?

      In Kidwelly, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (101 incidents). In Pembrey, it is Violent Crime (84 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kidwelly and Pembrey?

      Kidwelly recorded 27 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pembrey recorded 4. 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 Kidwelly vs Pembrey?

      Violent crime in Kidwelly totalled 101 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 84 in Pembrey. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Kidwelly and Pembrey in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kidwelly recorded 170 crimes (now 226, a change of +32.9%). Pembrey recorded 295 crimes previously (now 128, -56.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kidwelly and Pembrey?

      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. Kidwelly has a resolution rate of 23.3% and Pembrey has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kidwelly and Pembrey?

      Kidwelly falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Pembrey 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 Kidwelly and Pembrey?

      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 Kidwelly or Pembrey on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kidwelly and Pembrey. 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.