Ystrad vs Bwlch

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    33/100
    Ystrad South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Bwlch Dyfed-Powys Police

      Ystrad vs Bwlch Results

      A
      33/100
      Below Average
      Ystrad
      South Wales Police
      482 crimes / 12m
      ↑14% trend
      14.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      88/100
      Very Safe
      Bwlch
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      23 crimes / 12m
      ↓28.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ystrad
      B Bwlch
      Safety Score
      33/100 Below Average
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      482
      23
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      423
      32
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑14%
      ↓28.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.6%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ystrad
      B Bwlch
      Violent Crime
      233 ↑22%
      6 ↓45%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      56 ↑24%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      16 ↓43%
      7 ↓22%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↑50%
      3 ↑50%
      Burglary
      14 ↑0%
      4
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      54 ↑50%
      2 ↑100%
      Drugs
      8 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      62 ↓3%
      1 ↓50%
      Robbery
      3 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      3 ↑50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑50%
      0
      Other Crime
      12 ↑9%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Bwlch is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 33/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ystrad safer than Bwlch?

      Ystrad has a safety score of 33/100 (Below Average) and recorded 482 crimes in the last 12 months. Bwlch has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) with 23 crimes. Bwlch scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ystrad vs Bwlch?

      Ystrad shows a year-on-year crime trend of +14% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Bwlch shows -28.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ystrad and Bwlch?

      In Ystrad, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (233 incidents). In Bwlch, it is Other Theft (7 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ystrad and Bwlch?

      Ystrad recorded 56 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bwlch recorded 0. 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 Ystrad vs Bwlch?

      Violent crime in Ystrad totalled 233 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 6 in Bwlch. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ystrad and Bwlch in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ystrad recorded 423 crimes (now 482, a change of +14%). Bwlch recorded 32 crimes previously (now 23, -28.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ystrad and Bwlch?

      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. Ystrad has a resolution rate of 14.6% and Bwlch has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ystrad and Bwlch?

      Ystrad falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Bwlch is covered by Dyfed-Powys Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Ystrad and Bwlch?

      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 Ystrad or Bwlch on a crime map?

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

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