Newtown - Central vs St. David Within

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Newtown - Central Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      53/100
      St. David Within Dyfed-Powys Police

      Newtown - Central vs St. David Within Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Newtown - Central
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      722 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.1% trend
      22.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      53/100
      Average
      St. David Within
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      269 crimes / 12m
      ↑92.1% trend
      23% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Newtown - Central
      B St. David Within
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      53/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      722
      269
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      633
      140
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑14.1%
      ↑92.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.5%
      23%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Newtown - Central
      B St. David Within
      Violent Crime
      401 ↑16%
      132 ↑128%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      44 ↑0%
      21 ↑75%
      Other Theft
      25 ↑9%
      15 ↑36%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↑60%
      8 ↑700%
      Burglary
      30 ↑3%
      10 ↑233%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      60 ↑3%
      33 ↑83%
      Drugs
      40 ↑38%
      9 ↑13%
      Public Order
      51 ↓7%
      20 ↑67%
      Shoplifting
      24 ↑71%
      15 ↑150%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑167%
      1 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      16 ↑0%
      5 ↓29%
      Overall Verdict
      B St. David Within is the safer choice — scoring 53/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Newtown - Central safer than St. David Within?

      Newtown - Central has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 722 crimes in the last 12 months. St. David Within has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) with 269 crimes. St. David Within scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Newtown - Central vs St. David Within?

      Newtown - Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +14.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. St. David Within shows +92.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Newtown - Central and St. David Within?

      In Newtown - Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (401 incidents). In St. David Within, it is Violent Crime (132 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Newtown - Central and St. David Within?

      Newtown - Central recorded 44 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St. David Within recorded 21. 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 Newtown - Central vs St. David Within?

      Violent crime in Newtown - Central totalled 401 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 132 in St. David Within. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Newtown - Central and St. David Within in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Newtown - Central recorded 633 crimes (now 722, a change of +14.1%). St. David Within recorded 140 crimes previously (now 269, +92.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Newtown - Central and St. David Within?

      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. Newtown - Central has a resolution rate of 22.5% and St. David Within has 23%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Newtown - Central and St. David Within?

      Newtown - Central falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. St. David Within 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 Newtown - Central and St. David Within?

      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 Newtown - Central or St. David Within on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Newtown - Central and St. David Within. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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