Kidwelly vs Wiston

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    63/100
    Kidwelly Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      85/100
      Wiston Dyfed-Powys Police

      Kidwelly vs Wiston Results

      A
      63/100
      Average
      Kidwelly
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      202 crimes / 12m
      ↑11% trend
      7.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      85/100
      Very Safe
      Wiston
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      50 crimes / 12m
      ↓24.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kidwelly
      B Wiston
      Safety Score
      63/100 Average
      85/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      202
      50
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      182
      66
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11%
      ↓24.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      7.1%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kidwelly
      B Wiston
      Violent Crime
      91 ↓2%
      23 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      25 ↑127%
      5 ↓62%
      Other Theft
      12 ↑9%
      2 ↓75%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↑100%
      1 ↓67%
      Burglary
      7 ↓42%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      28 ↑27%
      11 ↑57%
      Drugs
      6 ↑100%
      3
      Public Order
      20 ↑0%
      3 ↓40%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Other Crime
      4 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wiston is the safer choice — scoring 85/100 vs 63/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kidwelly safer than Wiston?

      Kidwelly has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) and recorded 202 crimes in the last 12 months. Wiston has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) with 50 crimes. Wiston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kidwelly vs Wiston?

      Kidwelly shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wiston shows -24.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Kidwelly, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (91 incidents). In Wiston, it is Violent Crime (23 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Kidwelly recorded 25 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wiston recorded 5. 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 Wiston?

      Violent crime in Kidwelly totalled 91 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 23 in Wiston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kidwelly recorded 182 crimes (now 202, a change of +11%). Wiston recorded 66 crimes previously (now 50, -24.2%).

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

      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 Wiston has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kidwelly and Wiston?

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

      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 Wiston on a crime map?

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