Tywyn vs Ystwyth
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Tywyn vs Ystwyth Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tywyn safer than Ystwyth?
Tywyn has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) and recorded 188 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 Tywyn vs Ystwyth?
Tywyn shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.9% — 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 Tywyn and Ystwyth?
In Tywyn, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (71 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 Tywyn and Ystwyth?
Tywyn recorded 44 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 Tywyn vs Ystwyth?
Violent crime in Tywyn totalled 71 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 Tywyn and Ystwyth in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Tywyn recorded 171 crimes (now 188, a change of +9.9%). Ystwyth recorded 40 crimes previously (now 29, -27.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Tywyn 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. Tywyn has a resolution rate of 5.6% and Ystwyth has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Tywyn and Ystwyth?
Tywyn falls within the North Wales 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 Tywyn 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 Tywyn or Ystwyth on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Tywyn and Ystwyth. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.