Llanidloes vs Welshpool - Castle

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    63/100
    Llanidloes Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      57/100
      Welshpool - Castle Dyfed-Powys Police

      Llanidloes vs Welshpool - Castle Results

      A
      63/100
      Average
      Llanidloes
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      178 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.8% trend
      6.3% 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 Llanidloes
      B Welshpool - Castle
      Safety Score
      63/100 Average
      57/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      178
      303
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      155
      323
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑14.8%
      ↓6.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      6.3%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Llanidloes
      B Welshpool - Castle
      Violent Crime
      97 ↑1%
      131 ↓19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      19 ↑19%
      51 ↑65%
      Other Theft
      2 ↓50%
      19 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↑0%
      5 ↑0%
      Burglary
      5 ↑25%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      22 ↑47%
      28 ↑22%
      Drugs
      5 ↑67%
      11 ↓15%
      Public Order
      19 ↑280%
      34 ↑17%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↓60%
      10 ↓55%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      4
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      4 ↑33%
      5 ↓44%
      Overall Verdict
      A Llanidloes is the safer choice — scoring 63/100 vs 57/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Llanidloes safer than Welshpool - Castle?

      Llanidloes has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) and recorded 178 crimes in the last 12 months. Welshpool - Castle has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) with 303 crimes. Llanidloes scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Llanidloes shows a year-on-year crime trend of +14.8% — 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 Llanidloes and Welshpool - Castle?

      In Llanidloes, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (97 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 Llanidloes and Welshpool - Castle?

      Llanidloes recorded 19 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 Llanidloes vs Welshpool - Castle?

      Violent crime in Llanidloes totalled 97 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 Llanidloes and Welshpool - Castle in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Llanidloes recorded 155 crimes (now 178, a change of +14.8%). Welshpool - Castle recorded 323 crimes previously (now 303, -6.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Llanidloes 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. Llanidloes has a resolution rate of 6.3% and Welshpool - Castle has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Llanidloes and Welshpool - Castle?

      Llanidloes 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 Llanidloes 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 Llanidloes or Welshpool - Castle on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Llanidloes 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.