Forden vs Newtown - East

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    89/100
    Forden Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      43/100
      Newtown - East Dyfed-Powys Police

      Forden vs Newtown - East Results

      A
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Forden
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      40 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.4% trend
      50% resolved
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      VS
      B
      43/100
      Below Average
      Newtown - East
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      481 crimes / 12m
      ↓35% trend
      10% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Forden
      B Newtown - East
      Safety Score
      89/100 Very Safe
      43/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      40
      481
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      49
      740
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓18.4%
      ↓35%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50%
      10%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Forden
      B Newtown - East
      Violent Crime
      22 ↓19%
      217 ↓30%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3 ↑0%
      61 ↓30%
      Other Theft
      3 ↑200%
      26 ↓16%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↑100%
      4 ↓56%
      Burglary
      0 ↓100%
      4 ↓82%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      2 ↓60%
      32 ↓44%
      Drugs
      1 ↓50%
      28 ↓36%
      Public Order
      2 ↓60%
      45 ↓47%
      Robbery
      0
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      0
      43 ↓26%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      3 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↓64%
      Other Crime
      5 ↑67%
      7 ↓59%
      Overall Verdict
      A Forden is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 43/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Forden safer than Newtown - East?

      Forden has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 40 crimes in the last 12 months. Newtown - East has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) with 481 crimes. Forden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Forden vs Newtown - East?

      Forden shows a year-on-year crime trend of -18.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Newtown - East shows -35% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Forden and Newtown - East?

      In Forden, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (22 incidents). In Newtown - East, it is Violent Crime (217 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Forden and Newtown - East?

      Forden recorded 3 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Newtown - East recorded 61. 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 Forden vs Newtown - East?

      Violent crime in Forden totalled 22 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 217 in Newtown - East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Forden and Newtown - East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Forden recorded 49 crimes (now 40, a change of -18.4%). Newtown - East recorded 740 crimes previously (now 481, -35%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Forden and Newtown - East?

      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. Forden has a resolution rate of 50% and Newtown - East has 10%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Forden and Newtown - East?

      Forden falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Newtown - East 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 Forden and Newtown - East?

      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 Forden or Newtown - East on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Forden and Newtown - East. 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.