Aberaman vs Briton Ferry West

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
      58/100
      Briton Ferry West South Wales Police

      Aberaman vs Briton Ferry West 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
      58/100
      Average
      Briton Ferry West
      South Wales Police
      261 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.5% trend
      25% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aberaman
      B Briton Ferry West
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      58/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      952
      261
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      949
      226
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.3%
      ↑15.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12.6%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aberaman
      B Briton Ferry West
      Violent Crime
      428 ↑24%
      125 ↑24%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      146 ↓33%
      50 ↑16%
      Other Theft
      42 ↓24%
      9 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      43 ↑72%
      3 ↓75%
      Burglary
      35 ↑17%
      5 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      69 ↑6%
      29 ↑26%
      Drugs
      27 ↑35%
      12 ↑300%
      Public Order
      114 ↑4%
      21 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      12 ↓67%
      0
      Theft from Person
      6 ↓40%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      22 ↑5%
      7 ↑40%
      Overall Verdict
      B Briton Ferry West is the safer choice — scoring 58/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aberaman safer than Briton Ferry West?

      Aberaman has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 952 crimes in the last 12 months. Briton Ferry West has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) with 261 crimes. Briton Ferry West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aberaman vs Briton Ferry West?

      Aberaman shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Briton Ferry West shows +15.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aberaman and Briton Ferry West?

      In Aberaman, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (428 incidents). In Briton Ferry West, it is Violent Crime (125 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aberaman and Briton Ferry West?

      Aberaman recorded 146 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Briton Ferry West recorded 50. 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 Briton Ferry West?

      Violent crime in Aberaman totalled 428 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 125 in Briton Ferry West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aberaman and Briton Ferry West 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%). Briton Ferry West recorded 226 crimes previously (now 261, +15.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aberaman and Briton Ferry West?

      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 Briton Ferry West has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aberaman and Briton Ferry West?

      Aberaman falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Briton Ferry West 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 Briton Ferry West?

      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 Briton Ferry West on a crime map?

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

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