Cefn-glas vs Dinas Powys

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    74/100
    Cefn-glas South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      51/100
      Dinas Powys South Wales Police

      Cefn-glas vs Dinas Powys Results

      A
      74/100
      Safe
      Cefn-glas
      South Wales Police
      178 crimes / 12m
      ↓39.9% trend
      16.7% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      51/100
      Average
      Dinas Powys
      South Wales Police
      374 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.8% trend
      23.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cefn-glas
      B Dinas Powys
      Safety Score
      74/100 Safe
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      178
      374
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      296
      393
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓39.9%
      ↓4.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.7%
      23.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cefn-glas
      B Dinas Powys
      Violent Crime
      83 ↓34%
      161 ↑25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      22 ↓33%
      46 ↓19%
      Other Theft
      12 ↓56%
      20 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓57%
      18 ↑157%
      Burglary
      5 ↑150%
      6 ↓76%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      10 ↓44%
      36 ↓10%
      Drugs
      4 ↓20%
      8 ↑700%
      Public Order
      23 ↑10%
      46 ↓27%
      Robbery
      1
      2
      Shoplifting
      1
      17 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      3 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      10 ↓82%
      9 ↓10%
      Overall Verdict
      A Cefn-glas is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 51/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cefn-glas safer than Dinas Powys?

      Cefn-glas has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 178 crimes in the last 12 months. Dinas Powys has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 374 crimes. Cefn-glas scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cefn-glas vs Dinas Powys?

      Cefn-glas shows a year-on-year crime trend of -39.9% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Cefn-glas and Dinas Powys?

      In Cefn-glas, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (83 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 Cefn-glas and Dinas Powys?

      Cefn-glas recorded 22 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 Cefn-glas vs Dinas Powys?

      Violent crime in Cefn-glas totalled 83 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 Cefn-glas and Dinas Powys in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cefn-glas recorded 296 crimes (now 178, a change of -39.9%). Dinas Powys recorded 393 crimes previously (now 374, -4.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cefn-glas 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. Cefn-glas has a resolution rate of 16.7% and Dinas Powys has 23.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cefn-glas and Dinas Powys?

      Cefn-glas 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 Cefn-glas 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 Cefn-glas or Dinas Powys on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cefn-glas 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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