Saron vs Whitland

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    57/100
    Saron Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      79/100
      Whitland Dyfed-Powys Police

      Saron vs Whitland Results

      A
      57/100
      Average
      Saron
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      227 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.1% trend
      5.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      79/100
      Safe
      Whitland
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      95 crimes / 12m
      ↓49.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Saron
      B Whitland
      Safety Score
      57/100 Average
      79/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      227
      95
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      199
      188
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑14.1%
      ↓49.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      5.6%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Saron
      B Whitland
      Violent Crime
      131 ↑18%
      50 ↓43%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      22 ↑144%
      3 ↓91%
      Other Theft
      12 ↑71%
      5 ↓55%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓80%
      2 ↓71%
      Burglary
      7 ↓30%
      4 ↓56%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      21 ↑31%
      16 ↑14%
      Drugs
      6 ↓33%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      23 ↓4%
      7 ↓59%
      Shoplifting
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      3 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓50%
      3 ↓25%
      Overall Verdict
      B Whitland is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 57/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Saron safer than Whitland?

      Saron has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) and recorded 227 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitland has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) with 95 crimes. Whitland scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Saron vs Whitland?

      Saron shows a year-on-year crime trend of +14.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Whitland shows -49.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Saron and Whitland?

      In Saron, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (131 incidents). In Whitland, it is Violent Crime (50 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Saron and Whitland?

      Saron recorded 22 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitland recorded 3. 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 Saron vs Whitland?

      Violent crime in Saron totalled 131 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 50 in Whitland. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Saron and Whitland in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Saron recorded 199 crimes (now 227, a change of +14.1%). Whitland recorded 188 crimes previously (now 95, -49.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Saron and Whitland?

      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. Saron has a resolution rate of 5.6% and Whitland has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Saron and Whitland?

      Saron falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Whitland 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 Saron and Whitland?

      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 Saron or Whitland on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Saron and Whitland. 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.