Diffwys and Maenofferen vs Dyffryn Ceiriog/Ceiriog Valley

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    80/100
    Diffwys and Maenofferen North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      82/100
      Dyffryn Ceiriog/Ceiriog Valley North Wales Police

      Diffwys and Maenofferen vs Dyffryn Ceiriog/Ceiriog Valley Results

      A
      80/100
      Safe
      Diffwys and Maenofferen
      North Wales Police
      91 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.6% trend
      9.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      82/100
      Safe
      Dyffryn Ceiriog/Ceiriog Valley
      North Wales Police
      84 crimes / 12m
      ↓22.2% trend
      14.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Diffwys and Maenofferen
      B Dyffryn Ceiriog/Ceiriog Valley
      Safety Score
      80/100 Safe
      82/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      91
      84
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      116
      108
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓21.6%
      ↓22.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      9.1%
      14.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Diffwys and Maenofferen
      B Dyffryn Ceiriog/Ceiriog Valley
      Violent Crime
      51 ↓12%
      39 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      18 ↓36%
      20 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      2 ↓50%
      6 ↑20%
      Burglary
      1 ↑0%
      3 ↑50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      10 ↑43%
      8 ↓65%
      Drugs
      1 ↓80%
      2
      Public Order
      5 ↓29%
      5 ↓38%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Other Crime
      1 ↓67%
      1
      Overall Verdict
      B Dyffryn Ceiriog/Ceiriog Valley is the safer choice — scoring 82/100 vs 80/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Diffwys and Maenofferen safer than Dyffryn Ceiriog/Ceiriog Valley?

      Diffwys and Maenofferen has a safety score of 80/100 (Safe) and recorded 91 crimes in the last 12 months. Dyffryn Ceiriog/Ceiriog Valley has a safety score of 82/100 (Safe) with 84 crimes. Dyffryn Ceiriog/Ceiriog Valley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Diffwys and Maenofferen vs Dyffryn Ceiriog/Ceiriog Valley?

      Diffwys and Maenofferen shows a year-on-year crime trend of -21.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Dyffryn Ceiriog/Ceiriog Valley shows -22.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Diffwys and Maenofferen and Dyffryn Ceiriog/Ceiriog Valley?

      In Diffwys and Maenofferen, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (51 incidents). In Dyffryn Ceiriog/Ceiriog Valley, it is Violent Crime (39 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Diffwys and Maenofferen and Dyffryn Ceiriog/Ceiriog Valley?

      Diffwys and Maenofferen recorded 18 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Dyffryn Ceiriog/Ceiriog Valley recorded 20. 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 Diffwys and Maenofferen vs Dyffryn Ceiriog/Ceiriog Valley?

      Violent crime in Diffwys and Maenofferen totalled 51 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 39 in Dyffryn Ceiriog/Ceiriog Valley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Diffwys and Maenofferen and Dyffryn Ceiriog/Ceiriog Valley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Diffwys and Maenofferen recorded 116 crimes (now 91, a change of -21.6%). Dyffryn Ceiriog/Ceiriog Valley recorded 108 crimes previously (now 84, -22.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Diffwys and Maenofferen and Dyffryn Ceiriog/Ceiriog Valley?

      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. Diffwys and Maenofferen has a resolution rate of 9.1% and Dyffryn Ceiriog/Ceiriog Valley has 14.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Diffwys and Maenofferen and Dyffryn Ceiriog/Ceiriog Valley?

      Diffwys and Maenofferen falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Dyffryn Ceiriog/Ceiriog Valley 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 Diffwys and Maenofferen and Dyffryn Ceiriog/Ceiriog Valley?

      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 Diffwys and Maenofferen or Dyffryn Ceiriog/Ceiriog Valley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Diffwys and Maenofferen and Dyffryn Ceiriog/Ceiriog Valley. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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