Lawley and Overdale vs Llanfyllin

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Lawley and Overdale West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Llanfyllin Dyfed-Powys Police

      Lawley and Overdale vs Llanfyllin Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Lawley and Overdale
      West Mercia Police
      2,301 crimes / 12m
      ↑22.3% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Llanfyllin
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      72 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.2% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lawley and Overdale
      B Llanfyllin
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,301
      72
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,882
      87
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑22.3%
      ↓17.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.6%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lawley and Overdale
      B Llanfyllin
      Violent Crime
      848 ↑59%
      46 ↓12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      241 ↑14%
      6 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      119 ↑37%
      3 ↓50%
      Vehicle Crime
      26 ↑13%
      1
      Burglary
      33 ↑22%
      2 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      127 ↑25%
      9 ↑50%
      Drugs
      73 ↑66%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      177 ↑18%
      1 ↓80%
      Robbery
      35 ↑218%
      0
      Shoplifting
      526 ↓12%
      1 ↓67%
      Theft from Person
      10 ↓17%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↓48%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      30 ↑50%
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      43 ↑10%
      1 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Llanfyllin is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lawley and Overdale safer than Llanfyllin?

      Lawley and Overdale has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,301 crimes in the last 12 months. Llanfyllin has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 72 crimes. Llanfyllin scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Lawley and Overdale vs Llanfyllin?

      Lawley and Overdale shows a year-on-year crime trend of +22.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Llanfyllin shows -17.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Lawley and Overdale and Llanfyllin?

      In Lawley and Overdale, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (848 incidents). In Llanfyllin, it is Violent Crime (46 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Lawley and Overdale and Llanfyllin?

      Lawley and Overdale recorded 241 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Llanfyllin recorded 6. 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 Lawley and Overdale vs Llanfyllin?

      Violent crime in Lawley and Overdale totalled 848 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 46 in Llanfyllin. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Lawley and Overdale and Llanfyllin in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lawley and Overdale recorded 1,882 crimes (now 2,301, a change of +22.3%). Llanfyllin recorded 87 crimes previously (now 72, -17.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lawley and Overdale and Llanfyllin?

      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. Lawley and Overdale has a resolution rate of 28.6% and Llanfyllin has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Lawley and Overdale and Llanfyllin?

      Lawley and Overdale falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Llanfyllin 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 Lawley and Overdale and Llanfyllin?

      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 Lawley and Overdale or Llanfyllin on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Lawley and Overdale and Llanfyllin. 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.