Drefach vs Hengoed
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Drefach vs Hengoed Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Drefach safer than Hengoed?
Drefach has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 65 crimes in the last 12 months. Hengoed has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) with 281 crimes. Drefach scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Drefach vs Hengoed?
Drefach shows a year-on-year crime trend of +30% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Hengoed shows -18.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Drefach and Hengoed?
In Drefach, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (38 incidents). In Hengoed, it is Violent Crime (125 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Drefach and Hengoed?
Drefach recorded 9 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hengoed recorded 25. 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 Drefach vs Hengoed?
Violent crime in Drefach totalled 38 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 125 in Hengoed. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Drefach and Hengoed in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Drefach recorded 50 crimes (now 65, a change of +30%). Hengoed recorded 344 crimes previously (now 281, -18.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Drefach and Hengoed?
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. Drefach has a resolution rate of 9.1% and Hengoed has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Drefach and Hengoed?
Drefach falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Hengoed 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 Drefach and Hengoed?
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 Drefach or Hengoed on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Drefach and Hengoed. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.