Brackla West Central vs Dinas Powys

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    57/100
    Brackla West Central South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      51/100
      Dinas Powys South Wales Police

      Brackla West Central vs Dinas Powys Results

      A
      57/100
      Average
      Brackla West Central
      South Wales Police
      272 crimes / 12m
      ↑54.6% trend
      16% resolved
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      VS
      B
      51/100
      Average
      Dinas Powys
      South Wales Police
      374 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.8% trend
      23.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brackla West Central
      B Dinas Powys
      Safety Score
      57/100 Average
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      272
      374
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      176
      393
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑54.6%
      ↓4.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16%
      23.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brackla West Central
      B Dinas Powys
      Violent Crime
      96 ↑35%
      161 ↑25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      40 ↑135%
      46 ↓19%
      Other Theft
      11 ↑83%
      20 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↑0%
      18 ↑157%
      Burglary
      3 ↑0%
      6 ↓76%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      25 ↑47%
      36 ↓10%
      Drugs
      8 ↑300%
      8 ↑700%
      Public Order
      31 ↑72%
      46 ↓27%
      Robbery
      2
      2
      Shoplifting
      35 ↑13%
      17 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      3 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      14 ↑133%
      9 ↓10%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brackla West Central safer than Dinas Powys?

      Brackla West Central has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) and recorded 272 crimes in the last 12 months. Dinas Powys has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 374 crimes. Brackla West Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brackla West Central vs Dinas Powys?

      Brackla West Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +54.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Dinas Powys shows -4.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brackla West Central and Dinas Powys?

      In Brackla West Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (96 incidents). In Dinas Powys, it is Violent Crime (161 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brackla West Central and Dinas Powys?

      Brackla West Central recorded 40 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Dinas Powys recorded 46. 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 Brackla West Central vs Dinas Powys?

      Violent crime in Brackla West Central totalled 96 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 161 in Dinas Powys. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brackla West Central and Dinas Powys in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brackla West Central recorded 176 crimes (now 272, a change of +54.6%). Dinas Powys recorded 393 crimes previously (now 374, -4.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brackla West Central and Dinas Powys?

      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. Brackla West Central has a resolution rate of 16% and Dinas Powys has 23.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brackla West Central and Dinas Powys?

      Brackla West Central falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Dinas Powys is covered by South Wales Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Brackla West Central and Dinas Powys?

      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 Brackla West Central or Dinas Powys on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Brackla West Central and Dinas Powys. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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