Newtown - South vs Wiston

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    23/100
    Newtown - South Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      85/100
      Wiston Dyfed-Powys Police

      Newtown - South vs Wiston Results

      A
      23/100
      High Crime
      Newtown - South
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      541 crimes / 12m
      ↑69.1% trend
      19.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      85/100
      Very Safe
      Wiston
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      50 crimes / 12m
      ↓24.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Newtown - South
      B Wiston
      Safety Score
      23/100 High Crime
      85/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      541
      50
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      320
      66
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑69.1%
      ↓24.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.6%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Newtown - South
      B Wiston
      Violent Crime
      275 ↑74%
      23 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      57 ↑54%
      5 ↓62%
      Other Theft
      25 ↑92%
      2 ↓75%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↑25%
      1 ↓67%
      Burglary
      16 ↑78%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      58 ↑115%
      11 ↑57%
      Drugs
      25 ↑108%
      3
      Public Order
      37 ↑3%
      3 ↓40%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      6 ↓14%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑700%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑225%
      0
      Other Crime
      15 ↑50%
      2 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wiston is the safer choice — scoring 85/100 vs 23/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Newtown - South safer than Wiston?

      Newtown - South has a safety score of 23/100 (High Crime) and recorded 541 crimes in the last 12 months. Wiston has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) with 50 crimes. Wiston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Newtown - South vs Wiston?

      Newtown - South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +69.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wiston shows -24.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Newtown - South and Wiston?

      In Newtown - South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (275 incidents). In Wiston, it is Violent Crime (23 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Newtown - South and Wiston?

      Newtown - South recorded 57 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wiston recorded 5. 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 - South vs Wiston?

      Violent crime in Newtown - South totalled 275 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 23 in Wiston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Newtown - South and Wiston in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Newtown - South recorded 320 crimes (now 541, a change of +69.1%). Wiston recorded 66 crimes previously (now 50, -24.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Newtown - South and Wiston?

      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 - South has a resolution rate of 19.6% and Wiston has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Newtown - South and Wiston?

      Newtown - South falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Wiston 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 - South and Wiston?

      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 - South or Wiston on a crime map?

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

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