Welshpool - Llanerchyddol vs Ystwyth

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    62/100
    Welshpool - Llanerchyddol Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      87/100
      Ystwyth Dyfed-Powys Police

      Welshpool - Llanerchyddol vs Ystwyth Results

      A
      62/100
      Average
      Welshpool - Llanerchyddol
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      177 crimes / 12m
      ↑20.4% trend
      12.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      87/100
      Very Safe
      Ystwyth
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      29 crimes / 12m
      ↓27.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Welshpool - Llanerchyddol
      B Ystwyth
      Safety Score
      62/100 Average
      87/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      177
      29
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      147
      40
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑20.4%
      ↓27.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12.5%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Welshpool - Llanerchyddol
      B Ystwyth
      Violent Crime
      100 ↑23%
      13 ↓43%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      20 ↑122%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Theft
      14 ↑27%
      6 ↑200%
      Burglary
      11 ↑83%
      1 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      12 ↑71%
      1 ↓80%
      Drugs
      4 ↓56%
      2
      Public Order
      10 ↓23%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓60%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ystwyth is the safer choice — scoring 87/100 vs 62/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Welshpool - Llanerchyddol safer than Ystwyth?

      Welshpool - Llanerchyddol has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) and recorded 177 crimes in the last 12 months. Ystwyth has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) with 29 crimes. Ystwyth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Welshpool - Llanerchyddol vs Ystwyth?

      Welshpool - Llanerchyddol shows a year-on-year crime trend of +20.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Ystwyth shows -27.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Welshpool - Llanerchyddol and Ystwyth?

      In Welshpool - Llanerchyddol, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (100 incidents). In Ystwyth, it is Violent Crime (13 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Welshpool - Llanerchyddol and Ystwyth?

      Welshpool - Llanerchyddol recorded 20 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ystwyth 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 Welshpool - Llanerchyddol vs Ystwyth?

      Violent crime in Welshpool - Llanerchyddol totalled 100 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 13 in Ystwyth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Welshpool - Llanerchyddol and Ystwyth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Welshpool - Llanerchyddol recorded 147 crimes (now 177, a change of +20.4%). Ystwyth recorded 40 crimes previously (now 29, -27.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Welshpool - Llanerchyddol and Ystwyth?

      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. Welshpool - Llanerchyddol has a resolution rate of 12.5% and Ystwyth has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Welshpool - Llanerchyddol and Ystwyth?

      Welshpool - Llanerchyddol falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Ystwyth 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 Welshpool - Llanerchyddol and Ystwyth?

      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 Welshpool - Llanerchyddol or Ystwyth on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Welshpool - Llanerchyddol and Ystwyth. 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.