Bwlch vs Knighton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    89/100
    Bwlch Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      73/100
      Knighton Dyfed-Powys Police

      Bwlch vs Knighton Results

      A
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Bwlch
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      16 crimes / 12m
      ↓51.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      73/100
      Safe
      Knighton
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      170 crimes / 12m
      ↓50.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bwlch
      B Knighton
      Safety Score
      89/100 Very Safe
      73/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      16
      170
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      33
      344
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓51.5%
      ↓50.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bwlch
      B Knighton
      Violent Crime
      4 ↓67%
      74 ↓29%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      0 ↓100%
      34 ↓73%
      Other Theft
      7 ↓13%
      9 ↓25%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓75%
      7 ↑40%
      Burglary
      3 ↑200%
      7 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      0 ↓100%
      16 ↓11%
      Public Order
      1
      17 ↓60%
      Shoplifting
      0
      1 ↓80%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Other Crime
      0
      4 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bwlch is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 73/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bwlch safer than Knighton?

      Bwlch has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 16 crimes in the last 12 months. Knighton has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) with 170 crimes. Bwlch scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bwlch vs Knighton?

      Bwlch shows a year-on-year crime trend of -51.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Knighton shows -50.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bwlch and Knighton?

      In Bwlch, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Other Theft (7 incidents). In Knighton, it is Violent Crime (74 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bwlch and Knighton?

      Bwlch recorded 0 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Knighton recorded 34. 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 Bwlch vs Knighton?

      Violent crime in Bwlch totalled 4 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 74 in Knighton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bwlch and Knighton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bwlch recorded 33 crimes (now 16, a change of -51.5%). Knighton recorded 344 crimes previously (now 170, -50.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bwlch and Knighton?

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

      Which police force covers Bwlch and Knighton?

      Bwlch falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Knighton 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 Bwlch and Knighton?

      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 Bwlch or Knighton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bwlch and Knighton. 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.