Cymer vs Dinas Powys

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    26/100
    Cymer South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      51/100
      Dinas Powys South Wales Police

      Cymer vs Dinas Powys Results

      A
      26/100
      Below Average
      Cymer
      South Wales Police
      584 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.5% trend
      9.1% 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 Cymer
      B Dinas Powys
      Safety Score
      26/100 Below Average
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      584
      374
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      519
      393
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑12.5%
      ↓4.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      9.1%
      23.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cymer
      B Dinas Powys
      Violent Crime
      257 ↑5%
      161 ↑25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      109 ↑16%
      46 ↓19%
      Other Theft
      19 ↓17%
      20 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↓12%
      18 ↑157%
      Burglary
      9 ↑29%
      6 ↓76%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      41 ↑17%
      36 ↓10%
      Drugs
      32 ↑167%
      8 ↑700%
      Public Order
      70 ↑21%
      46 ↓27%
      Robbery
      1 ↓67%
      2
      Shoplifting
      4 ↑100%
      17 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓33%
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓17%
      3 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      20 ↑43%
      9 ↓10%
      Overall Verdict
      B Dinas Powys is the safer choice — scoring 51/100 vs 26/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cymer safer than Dinas Powys?

      Cymer has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) and recorded 584 crimes in the last 12 months. Dinas Powys has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 374 crimes. Dinas Powys scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cymer vs Dinas Powys?

      Cymer shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12.5% — 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 Cymer and Dinas Powys?

      In Cymer, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (257 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 Cymer and Dinas Powys?

      Cymer recorded 109 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 Cymer vs Dinas Powys?

      Violent crime in Cymer totalled 257 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 Cymer and Dinas Powys in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cymer recorded 519 crimes (now 584, a change of +12.5%). Dinas Powys recorded 393 crimes previously (now 374, -4.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cymer 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. Cymer has a resolution rate of 9.1% and Dinas Powys has 23.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cymer and Dinas Powys?

      Cymer 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 Cymer 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 Cymer or Dinas Powys on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cymer and Dinas Powys. 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.