Newtown - East vs Solva

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    28/100
    Newtown - East Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      83/100
      Solva Dyfed-Powys Police

      Newtown - East vs Solva Results

      A
      28/100
      Below Average
      Newtown - East
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      587 crimes / 12m
      ↓9% trend
      7.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      83/100
      Safe
      Solva
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      55 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Newtown - East
      B Solva
      Safety Score
      28/100 Below Average
      83/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      587
      55
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      645
      70
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9%
      ↓21.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      7.1%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Newtown - East
      B Solva
      Violent Crime
      259 ↓5%
      25 ↓44%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      72 ↓9%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Theft
      26 ↓4%
      8 ↑33%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓50%
      2 ↓33%
      Burglary
      12 ↓33%
      3
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      45 ↓6%
      8 ↑100%
      Drugs
      39 ↑15%
      1 ↓50%
      Public Order
      59 ↓16%
      0 ↓100%
      Robbery
      4 ↑100%
      1
      Shoplifting
      44 ↓24%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↓10%
      3 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      9 ↓36%
      2 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Solva is the safer choice — scoring 83/100 vs 28/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Newtown - East safer than Solva?

      Newtown - East has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) and recorded 587 crimes in the last 12 months. Solva has a safety score of 83/100 (Safe) with 55 crimes. Solva scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Newtown - East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Solva shows -21.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Newtown - East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (259 incidents). In Solva, it is Violent Crime (25 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Newtown - East recorded 72 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Solva recorded 2. 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 - East vs Solva?

      Violent crime in Newtown - East totalled 259 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 25 in Solva. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Newtown - East recorded 645 crimes (now 587, a change of -9%). Solva recorded 70 crimes previously (now 55, -21.4%).

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

      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 - East has a resolution rate of 7.1% and Solva has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Newtown - East and Solva?

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

      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 - East or Solva on a crime map?

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