Newtown - Central vs Bontnewydd

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    23/100
    Newtown - Central Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      98/100
      Bontnewydd North Wales Police

      Newtown - Central vs Bontnewydd Results

      A
      23/100
      High Crime
      Newtown - Central
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      562 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.9% trend
      16.3% 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 Newtown - Central
      B Bontnewydd
      Safety Score
      23/100 High Crime
      98/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      562
      22
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      546
      33
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.9%
      ↓33.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.3%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Newtown - Central
      B Bontnewydd
      Violent Crime
      306 ↑2%
      7 ↓50%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      39 ↓3%
      3 ↓75%
      Other Theft
      21 ↑0%
      1
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↑20%
      0
      Burglary
      29 ↑26%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      51 ↑11%
      4 ↑300%
      Drugs
      32 ↑28%
      1
      Public Order
      36 ↓31%
      3 ↑200%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Shoplifting
      8 ↓38%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      8
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑80%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      15 ↑15%
      1
      Overall Verdict
      B Bontnewydd is the safer choice — scoring 98/100 vs 23/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Newtown - Central safer than Bontnewydd?

      Newtown - Central has a safety score of 23/100 (High Crime) and recorded 562 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 Newtown - Central vs Bontnewydd?

      Newtown - Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.9% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Newtown - Central and Bontnewydd?

      In Newtown - Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (306 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 Newtown - Central and Bontnewydd?

      Newtown - Central recorded 39 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 Newtown - Central vs Bontnewydd?

      Violent crime in Newtown - Central totalled 306 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 Newtown - Central and Bontnewydd in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Newtown - Central recorded 546 crimes (now 562, a change of +2.9%). Bontnewydd recorded 33 crimes previously (now 22, -33.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Newtown - Central 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. Newtown - Central has a resolution rate of 16.3% and Bontnewydd has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Newtown - Central and Bontnewydd?

      Newtown - Central 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 Newtown - Central 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 Newtown - Central or Bontnewydd on a crime map?

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

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