Dinas Powys vs Dyfan

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    51/100
    Dinas Powys South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Dyfan South Wales Police

      Dinas Powys vs Dyfan Results

      A
      51/100
      Average
      Dinas Powys
      South Wales Police
      374 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.8% trend
      23.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      65/100
      Safe
      Dyfan
      South Wales Police
      297 crimes / 12m
      ↓16.6% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dinas Powys
      B Dyfan
      Safety Score
      51/100 Average
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      374
      297
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      393
      356
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.8%
      ↓16.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.1%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dinas Powys
      B Dyfan
      Violent Crime
      161 ↑25%
      100 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      46 ↓19%
      35 ↓24%
      Other Theft
      20 ↓5%
      14 ↓36%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↑157%
      19 ↑19%
      Burglary
      6 ↓76%
      4 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      36 ↓10%
      27 ↑0%
      Drugs
      8 ↑700%
      3 ↑0%
      Public Order
      46 ↓27%
      26 ↓35%
      Robbery
      2
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      17 ↓50%
      55 ↓17%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      3 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑50%
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      9 ↓10%
      6 ↓25%
      Overall Verdict
      B Dyfan is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 51/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dinas Powys safer than Dyfan?

      Dinas Powys has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 374 crimes in the last 12 months. Dyfan has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 297 crimes. Dyfan scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dinas Powys vs Dyfan?

      Dinas Powys shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Dyfan shows -16.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Dinas Powys and Dyfan?

      In Dinas Powys, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (161 incidents). In Dyfan, it is Violent Crime (100 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dinas Powys and Dyfan?

      Dinas Powys recorded 46 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Dyfan recorded 35. 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 Dinas Powys vs Dyfan?

      Violent crime in Dinas Powys totalled 161 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 100 in Dyfan. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dinas Powys and Dyfan in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dinas Powys recorded 393 crimes (now 374, a change of -4.8%). Dyfan recorded 356 crimes previously (now 297, -16.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dinas Powys and Dyfan?

      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. Dinas Powys has a resolution rate of 23.1% and Dyfan has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dinas Powys and Dyfan?

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

      What data is used to compare Dinas Powys and Dyfan?

      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 Dinas Powys or Dyfan on a crime map?

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

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