Dyfed-Powys Police

Is Borth Safe?

Crime statistics for Borth. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.

Last 12 months: April 2025 – March 2026 94 crimes
79 / 100 Safe

Safety Score !

94 Crimes (last 12 months)
14.3% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓11.3% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 94 total crimes recorded in Borth

Violent Crime
41 43.6%
Anti-Social Behaviour
13 13.8%
Criminal Damage & Arson
11 11.7%
Public Order
10 10.6%
Other Crime
5 5.3%
Other Theft
4 4.3%
Theft from Person
2 2.1%
Vehicle Crime
2 2.1%
Burglary
2 2.1%
Drugs
2 2.1%
Possession of Weapons
1 1.1%
Shoplifting
1 1.1%
Robbery
0 0%
Bicycle Theft
0 0%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Borth — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Borth safe?

Borth has a CrimeRadar safety score of 79/100, rated Safe. A total of 94 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 11.3% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Borth is considered a relatively safe area compared to the UK average, based on official UK Police data.

How many crimes were recorded in Borth in the last 12 months?

94 crimes were recorded in Borth in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 11.3% compared to the previous 12-month period (106 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 41 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Borth?

The most common crime in Borth is Violent Crime, with 41 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 43.6% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Borth increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Borth is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 11.3% — from 106 crimes in the previous 12 months to 94 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Borth?

Borth has a safety score of 79 out of 100 (Safe). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Borth compare to the Dyfed-Powys Police average?

Borth has a safety score of 79/100, while the Dyfed-Powys Police force area average is 65/100. Borth is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Borth?

14.3% of crimes recorded in Borth resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Dyfed-Powys Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Borth?

41 violent crimes were recorded in Borth in the last 12 months — representing 43.6% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 13 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Borth last updated?

The crime data for Borth was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Borth with other areas?

You can compare Borth with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: March 2026.