Aberystwyth Rheidol vs Bontnewydd

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    39/100
    Aberystwyth Rheidol Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      98/100
      Bontnewydd North Wales Police

      Aberystwyth Rheidol vs Bontnewydd Results

      A
      39/100
      Below Average
      Aberystwyth Rheidol
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      491 crimes / 12m
      ↓1% trend
      22.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      98/100
      Very Safe
      Bontnewydd
      North Wales Police
      22 crimes / 12m
      ↓33.3% trend
      100% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aberystwyth Rheidol
      B Bontnewydd
      Safety Score
      39/100 Below Average
      98/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      491
      22
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      496
      33
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1%
      ↓33.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.9%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aberystwyth Rheidol
      B Bontnewydd
      Violent Crime
      196 ↑5%
      7 ↓50%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      47 ↓41%
      3 ↓75%
      Other Theft
      27 ↑17%
      1
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↑450%
      0
      Burglary
      14 ↑56%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      53 ↑23%
      4 ↑300%
      Drugs
      53 ↓20%
      1
      Public Order
      34 ↓21%
      3 ↑200%
      Robbery
      3 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      34 ↑48%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑500%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑50%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓63%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      7 ↓13%
      1
      Overall Verdict
      B Bontnewydd is the safer choice — scoring 98/100 vs 39/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aberystwyth Rheidol safer than Bontnewydd?

      Aberystwyth Rheidol has a safety score of 39/100 (Below Average) and recorded 491 crimes in the last 12 months. Bontnewydd has a safety score of 98/100 (Very Safe) with 22 crimes. Bontnewydd scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aberystwyth Rheidol vs Bontnewydd?

      Aberystwyth Rheidol shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Bontnewydd shows -33.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aberystwyth Rheidol and Bontnewydd?

      In Aberystwyth Rheidol, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (196 incidents). In Bontnewydd, it is Violent Crime (7 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aberystwyth Rheidol and Bontnewydd?

      Aberystwyth Rheidol recorded 47 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bontnewydd recorded 3. 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 Aberystwyth Rheidol vs Bontnewydd?

      Violent crime in Aberystwyth Rheidol totalled 196 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 7 in Bontnewydd. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aberystwyth Rheidol and Bontnewydd in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aberystwyth Rheidol recorded 496 crimes (now 491, a change of -1%). Bontnewydd recorded 33 crimes previously (now 22, -33.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aberystwyth Rheidol and Bontnewydd?

      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. Aberystwyth Rheidol has a resolution rate of 22.9% and Bontnewydd has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aberystwyth Rheidol and Bontnewydd?

      Aberystwyth Rheidol falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Bontnewydd is covered by North Wales Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Aberystwyth Rheidol and Bontnewydd?

      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 Aberystwyth Rheidol or Bontnewydd on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aberystwyth Rheidol and Bontnewydd. 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.