Dinas Powys vs Devauden

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    63/100
    Dinas Powys South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Devauden Gwent Police

      Dinas Powys vs Devauden Results

      A
      63/100
      Average
      Dinas Powys
      South Wales Police
      293 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.1% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Devauden
      Gwent Police
      14 crimes / 12m
      ↓68.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dinas Powys
      B Devauden
      Safety Score
      63/100 Average
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      293
      14
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      381
      44
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓23.1%
      ↓68.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.6%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dinas Powys
      B Devauden
      Violent Crime
      135 ↑12%
      4 ↓76%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      35 ↓39%
      4 ↓60%
      Other Theft
      13 ↓41%
      1 ↓80%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓31%
      2
      Burglary
      4 ↓76%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      29 ↓28%
      0 ↓100%
      Drugs
      5 ↑0%
      0
      Public Order
      38 ↓31%
      1 ↓80%
      Robbery
      2
      0
      Shoplifting
      11 ↓69%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑50%
      0
      Other Crime
      7 ↓36%
      2
      Overall Verdict
      B Devauden 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 Dinas Powys safer than Devauden?

      Dinas Powys has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) and recorded 293 crimes in the last 12 months. Devauden has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 14 crimes. Devauden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dinas Powys vs Devauden?

      Dinas Powys shows a year-on-year crime trend of -23.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Devauden shows -68.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Dinas Powys and Devauden?

      In Dinas Powys, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (135 incidents). In Devauden, it is Violent Crime (4 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dinas Powys and Devauden?

      Dinas Powys recorded 35 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Devauden recorded 4. 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 Dinas Powys vs Devauden?

      Violent crime in Dinas Powys totalled 135 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4 in Devauden. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dinas Powys and Devauden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dinas Powys recorded 381 crimes (now 293, a change of -23.1%). Devauden recorded 44 crimes previously (now 14, -68.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dinas Powys and Devauden?

      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. Dinas Powys has a resolution rate of 28.6% and Devauden has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dinas Powys and Devauden?

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

      What data is used to compare Dinas Powys and Devauden?

      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 Dinas Powys or Devauden on a crime map?

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

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