Llangollen vs Forden

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    63/100
    Llangollen North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Forden Dyfed-Powys Police

      Llangollen vs Forden Results

      A
      63/100
      Average
      Llangollen
      North Wales Police
      289 crimes / 12m
      ↓39.7% trend
      21.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Forden
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      40 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.4% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Llangollen
      B Forden
      Safety Score
      63/100 Average
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      289
      40
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      479
      49
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓39.7%
      ↓18.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.4%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Llangollen
      B Forden
      Violent Crime
      127 ↓29%
      22 ↓19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      45 ↓57%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      18 ↓22%
      3 ↑200%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↑33%
      2 ↑100%
      Burglary
      5 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      25 ↓48%
      2 ↓60%
      Drugs
      11 ↑10%
      1 ↓50%
      Public Order
      17 ↓48%
      2 ↓60%
      Shoplifting
      28 ↓45%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑400%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↑67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Forden is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 63/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Llangollen safer than Forden?

      Llangollen has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) and recorded 289 crimes in the last 12 months. Forden has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 40 crimes. Forden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Llangollen vs Forden?

      Llangollen shows a year-on-year crime trend of -39.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Forden shows -18.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Llangollen and Forden?

      In Llangollen, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (127 incidents). In Forden, it is Violent Crime (22 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Llangollen and Forden?

      Llangollen recorded 45 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Forden 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 Llangollen vs Forden?

      Violent crime in Llangollen totalled 127 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 22 in Forden. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Llangollen and Forden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Llangollen recorded 479 crimes (now 289, a change of -39.7%). Forden recorded 49 crimes previously (now 40, -18.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Llangollen and Forden?

      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. Llangollen has a resolution rate of 21.4% and Forden has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Llangollen and Forden?

      Llangollen falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Forden 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 Llangollen and Forden?

      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 Llangollen or Forden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Llangollen and Forden. 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.