Dinas Powys vs Treforest

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    51/100
    Dinas Powys South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      29/100
      Treforest South Wales Police

      Dinas Powys vs Treforest Results

      A
      51/100
      Average
      Dinas Powys
      South Wales Police
      374 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.8% trend
      23.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      29/100
      Below Average
      Treforest
      South Wales Police
      538 crimes / 12m
      ↑21.7% trend
      25.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dinas Powys
      B Treforest
      Safety Score
      51/100 Average
      29/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      374
      538
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      393
      442
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.8%
      ↑21.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.1%
      25.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dinas Powys
      B Treforest
      Violent Crime
      161 ↑25%
      231 ↑41%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      46 ↓19%
      41 ↓23%
      Other Theft
      20 ↓5%
      23 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↑157%
      17 ↓11%
      Burglary
      6 ↓76%
      27 ↑4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      36 ↓10%
      39 ↑26%
      Drugs
      8 ↑700%
      24 ↑20%
      Public Order
      46 ↓27%
      67 ↑26%
      Robbery
      2
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      17 ↓50%
      46 ↑64%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      3 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      3
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑50%
      3
      Other Crime
      9 ↓10%
      11 ↓15%
      Overall Verdict
      A Dinas Powys is the safer choice — scoring 51/100 vs 29/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dinas Powys safer than Treforest?

      Dinas Powys has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 374 crimes in the last 12 months. Treforest has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) with 538 crimes. Dinas Powys scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dinas Powys vs Treforest?

      Dinas Powys shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Treforest shows +21.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Dinas Powys, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (161 incidents). In Treforest, it is Violent Crime (231 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Dinas Powys recorded 46 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Treforest recorded 41. 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 Treforest?

      Violent crime in Dinas Powys totalled 161 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 231 in Treforest. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dinas Powys recorded 393 crimes (now 374, a change of -4.8%). Treforest recorded 442 crimes previously (now 538, +21.7%).

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

      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 23.1% and Treforest has 25.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dinas Powys and Treforest?

      Dinas Powys falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Treforest 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 Dinas Powys and Treforest?

      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 Treforest on a crime map?

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