Dinas Powys vs Wenvoe

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
      76/100
      Wenvoe South Wales Police

      Dinas Powys vs Wenvoe 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
      76/100
      Safe
      Wenvoe
      South Wales Police
      159 crimes / 12m
      ↓50.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dinas Powys
      B Wenvoe
      Safety Score
      63/100 Average
      76/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      293
      159
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      381
      319
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓23.1%
      ↓50.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.6%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dinas Powys
      B Wenvoe
      Violent Crime
      135 ↑12%
      44 ↓41%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      35 ↓39%
      10 ↓68%
      Other Theft
      13 ↓41%
      8 ↓53%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓31%
      12 ↓8%
      Burglary
      4 ↓76%
      2 ↓85%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      29 ↓28%
      14 ↓33%
      Drugs
      5 ↑0%
      5 ↓17%
      Public Order
      38 ↓31%
      15 ↓56%
      Robbery
      2
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      11 ↓69%
      43 ↓56%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑50%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      7 ↓36%
      3 ↓63%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wenvoe is the safer choice — scoring 76/100 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 Wenvoe?

      Dinas Powys has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) and recorded 293 crimes in the last 12 months. Wenvoe has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) with 159 crimes. Wenvoe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dinas Powys vs Wenvoe?

      Dinas Powys shows a year-on-year crime trend of -23.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wenvoe shows -50.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Dinas Powys, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (135 incidents). In Wenvoe, it is Violent Crime (44 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Dinas Powys recorded 35 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wenvoe recorded 10. 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 Wenvoe?

      Violent crime in Dinas Powys totalled 135 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 44 in Wenvoe. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dinas Powys and Wenvoe 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%). Wenvoe recorded 319 crimes previously (now 159, -50.2%).

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

      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 Wenvoe has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dinas Powys and Wenvoe?

      Dinas Powys falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Wenvoe 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 Wenvoe?

      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 Wenvoe on a crime map?

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

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