Kidwelly vs Saron

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    63/100
    Kidwelly Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      57/100
      Saron Dyfed-Powys Police

      Kidwelly vs Saron Results

      A
      63/100
      Average
      Kidwelly
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      202 crimes / 12m
      ↑11% trend
      7.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      57/100
      Average
      Saron
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      227 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.1% trend
      5.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kidwelly
      B Saron
      Safety Score
      63/100 Average
      57/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      202
      227
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      182
      199
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11%
      ↑14.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      7.1%
      5.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kidwelly
      B Saron
      Violent Crime
      91 ↓2%
      131 ↑18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      25 ↑127%
      22 ↑144%
      Other Theft
      12 ↑9%
      12 ↑71%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↑100%
      1 ↓80%
      Burglary
      7 ↓42%
      7 ↓30%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      28 ↑27%
      21 ↑31%
      Drugs
      6 ↑100%
      6 ↓33%
      Public Order
      20 ↑0%
      23 ↓4%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      4 ↑0%
      3 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      A Kidwelly is the safer choice — scoring 63/100 vs 57/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kidwelly safer than Saron?

      Kidwelly has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) and recorded 202 crimes in the last 12 months. Saron has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) with 227 crimes. Kidwelly scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kidwelly vs Saron?

      Kidwelly shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Saron shows +14.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Kidwelly, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (91 incidents). In Saron, it is Violent Crime (131 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Kidwelly recorded 25 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Saron recorded 22. 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 Saron?

      Violent crime in Kidwelly totalled 91 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 131 in Saron. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kidwelly recorded 182 crimes (now 202, a change of +11%). Saron recorded 199 crimes previously (now 227, +14.1%).

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

      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 7.1% and Saron has 5.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kidwelly and Saron?

      Kidwelly falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Saron 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 Saron?

      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 Saron on a crime map?

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