Brynmawr vs Fairwater

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    66/100
    Brynmawr Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      75/100
      Fairwater Gwent Police

      Brynmawr vs Fairwater Results

      A
      66/100
      Safe
      Brynmawr
      Gwent Police
      258 crimes / 12m
      ↓55.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      75/100
      Safe
      Fairwater
      Gwent Police
      167 crimes / 12m
      ↓59.4% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brynmawr
      B Fairwater
      Safety Score
      66/100 Safe
      75/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      258
      167
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      574
      411
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓55.1%
      ↓59.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brynmawr
      B Fairwater
      Violent Crime
      89 ↓61%
      63 ↓64%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      34 ↓64%
      30 ↓52%
      Other Theft
      20 ↓31%
      8 ↓53%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓86%
      6 ↓57%
      Burglary
      6 ↓57%
      5 ↓75%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      51 ↓16%
      13 ↓75%
      Drugs
      4 ↓50%
      4 ↓56%
      Public Order
      29 ↓52%
      20 ↓38%
      Robbery
      1
      0
      Shoplifting
      13 ↓24%
      4 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓67%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓40%
      2 ↓60%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓85%
      12 ↓29%
      Overall Verdict
      B Fairwater is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 66/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brynmawr safer than Fairwater?

      Brynmawr has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) and recorded 258 crimes in the last 12 months. Fairwater has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) with 167 crimes. Fairwater scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brynmawr vs Fairwater?

      Brynmawr shows a year-on-year crime trend of -55.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Fairwater shows -59.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brynmawr and Fairwater?

      In Brynmawr, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (89 incidents). In Fairwater, it is Violent Crime (63 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brynmawr and Fairwater?

      Brynmawr recorded 34 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Fairwater recorded 30. 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 Brynmawr vs Fairwater?

      Violent crime in Brynmawr totalled 89 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 63 in Fairwater. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brynmawr and Fairwater in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brynmawr recorded 574 crimes (now 258, a change of -55.1%). Fairwater recorded 411 crimes previously (now 167, -59.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brynmawr and Fairwater?

      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. Brynmawr has a resolution rate of 0% and Fairwater has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brynmawr and Fairwater?

      Brynmawr falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Fairwater is covered by Gwent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Brynmawr and Fairwater?

      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 Brynmawr or Fairwater on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Brynmawr and Fairwater. 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.