Aberaman vs Aberdare West and Llwydcoed

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Aberaman South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Aberdare West and Llwydcoed South Wales Police

      Aberaman vs Aberdare West and Llwydcoed Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Aberaman
      South Wales Police
      952 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.3% trend
      12.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Aberdare West and Llwydcoed
      South Wales Police
      761 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.3% trend
      18% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aberaman
      B Aberdare West and Llwydcoed
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      952
      761
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      949
      848
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.3%
      ↓10.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12.6%
      18%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aberaman
      B Aberdare West and Llwydcoed
      Violent Crime
      428 ↑24%
      374 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      146 ↓33%
      102 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      42 ↓24%
      32 ↓16%
      Vehicle Crime
      43 ↑72%
      25 ↑19%
      Burglary
      35 ↑17%
      16 ↑23%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      69 ↑6%
      62 ↓30%
      Drugs
      27 ↑35%
      21 ↑40%
      Public Order
      114 ↑4%
      91 ↓14%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      12 ↓67%
      8 ↓87%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↓40%
      3 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑0%
      9 ↑29%
      Other Crime
      22 ↑5%
      15 ↓38%
      Overall Verdict
      B Aberdare West and Llwydcoed is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aberaman safer than Aberdare West and Llwydcoed?

      Aberaman has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 952 crimes in the last 12 months. Aberdare West and Llwydcoed has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 761 crimes. Aberdare West and Llwydcoed scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aberaman vs Aberdare West and Llwydcoed?

      Aberaman shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Aberdare West and Llwydcoed shows -10.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aberaman and Aberdare West and Llwydcoed?

      In Aberaman, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (428 incidents). In Aberdare West and Llwydcoed, it is Violent Crime (374 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aberaman and Aberdare West and Llwydcoed?

      Aberaman recorded 146 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Aberdare West and Llwydcoed recorded 102. 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 Aberaman vs Aberdare West and Llwydcoed?

      Violent crime in Aberaman totalled 428 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 374 in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aberaman and Aberdare West and Llwydcoed in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aberaman recorded 949 crimes (now 952, a change of +0.3%). Aberdare West and Llwydcoed recorded 848 crimes previously (now 761, -10.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aberaman and Aberdare West and Llwydcoed?

      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. Aberaman has a resolution rate of 12.6% and Aberdare West and Llwydcoed has 18%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aberaman and Aberdare West and Llwydcoed?

      Aberaman falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Aberdare West and Llwydcoed 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 Aberaman and Aberdare West and Llwydcoed?

      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 Aberaman or Aberdare West and Llwydcoed on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aberaman and Aberdare West and Llwydcoed. 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.