Newtown - East vs Eglwysbach

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    13/100
    Newtown - East Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Eglwysbach North Wales Police

      Newtown - East vs Eglwysbach Results

      A
      13/100
      High Crime
      Newtown - East
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      681 crimes / 12m
      ↑26.4% trend
      15.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Eglwysbach
      North Wales Police
      40 crimes / 12m
      ↓16.7% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Newtown - East
      B Eglwysbach
      Safety Score
      13/100 High Crime
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      681
      40
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      539
      48
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑26.4%
      ↓16.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.6%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Newtown - East
      B Eglwysbach
      Violent Crime
      302 ↑35%
      18 ↓14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      75 ↓6%
      6 ↓33%
      Other Theft
      31 ↑48%
      5 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↑40%
      1 ↑0%
      Burglary
      15 ↑15%
      3 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      48 ↑9%
      5 ↑67%
      Drugs
      51 ↑143%
      0
      Public Order
      72 ↑24%
      2 ↑0%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      0
      Shoplifting
      50 ↑2%
      0
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑57%
      0
      Other Crime
      11 ↓8%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Eglwysbach is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 13/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Newtown - East safer than Eglwysbach?

      Newtown - East has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) and recorded 681 crimes in the last 12 months. Eglwysbach has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 40 crimes. Eglwysbach scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Newtown - East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +26.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Eglwysbach shows -16.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Newtown - East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (302 incidents). In Eglwysbach, it is Violent Crime (18 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Newtown - East recorded 75 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Eglwysbach recorded 6. 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 Eglwysbach?

      Violent crime in Newtown - East totalled 302 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 18 in Eglwysbach. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Newtown - East recorded 539 crimes (now 681, a change of +26.4%). Eglwysbach recorded 48 crimes previously (now 40, -16.7%).

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

      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 15.6% and Eglwysbach has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Newtown - East and Eglwysbach?

      Newtown - East falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Eglwysbach is covered by North Wales Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Newtown - East and Eglwysbach?

      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 Eglwysbach on a crime map?

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

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