Newtown - Central vs Yscir

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
      85/100
      Yscir Dyfed-Powys Police

      Newtown - Central vs Yscir 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
      85/100
      Very Safe
      Yscir
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      23 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Newtown - Central
      B Yscir
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      85/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      722
      23
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      633
      27
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑14.1%
      ↓14.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.5%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Newtown - Central
      B Yscir
      Violent Crime
      401 ↑16%
      13 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      44 ↑0%
      4 ↑33%
      Other Theft
      25 ↑9%
      3 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↑60%
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      30 ↑3%
      1 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      60 ↑3%
      0 ↓100%
      Drugs
      40 ↑38%
      0
      Public Order
      51 ↓7%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      24 ↑71%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑50%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑167%
      2
      Other Crime
      16 ↑0%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Yscir is the safer choice — scoring 85/100 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 Yscir?

      Newtown - Central has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 722 crimes in the last 12 months. Yscir has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) with 23 crimes. Yscir scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Newtown - Central vs Yscir?

      Newtown - Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +14.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Yscir shows -14.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Newtown - Central and Yscir?

      In Newtown - Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (401 incidents). In Yscir, it is Violent Crime (13 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Newtown - Central and Yscir?

      Newtown - Central recorded 44 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Yscir recorded 4. 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 Yscir?

      Violent crime in Newtown - Central totalled 401 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 13 in Yscir. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Newtown - Central and Yscir 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%). Yscir recorded 27 crimes previously (now 23, -14.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Newtown - Central and Yscir?

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

      Which police force covers Newtown - Central and Yscir?

      Newtown - Central falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Yscir 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 Yscir?

      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 Yscir on a crime map?

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

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