Aberavon vs Bryn and Cwmavon

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Aberavon South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Bryn and Cwmavon South Wales Police

      Aberavon vs Bryn and Cwmavon Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Aberavon
      South Wales Police
      1,231 crimes / 12m
      ↑37.7% trend
      18% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Bryn and Cwmavon
      South Wales Police
      237 crimes / 12m
      ↓33.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aberavon
      B Bryn and Cwmavon
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,231
      237
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      894
      355
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑37.7%
      ↓33.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aberavon
      B Bryn and Cwmavon
      Violent Crime
      520 ↑42%
      104 ↓40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      152 ↑63%
      45 ↓12%
      Other Theft
      67 ↑40%
      6 ↓45%
      Vehicle Crime
      30 ↑15%
      14 ↑133%
      Burglary
      14 ↓13%
      4 ↓60%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      107 ↑88%
      12 ↓54%
      Drugs
      27 ↑59%
      5 ↑67%
      Public Order
      119 ↑23%
      31 ↓40%
      Robbery
      8
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      138 ↑19%
      2 ↓60%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓50%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑33%
      1
      Other Crime
      28 ↓18%
      10 ↓29%
      Overall Verdict
      B Bryn and Cwmavon is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aberavon safer than Bryn and Cwmavon?

      Aberavon has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,231 crimes in the last 12 months. Bryn and Cwmavon has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 237 crimes. Bryn and Cwmavon scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aberavon vs Bryn and Cwmavon?

      Aberavon shows a year-on-year crime trend of +37.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Bryn and Cwmavon shows -33.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aberavon and Bryn and Cwmavon?

      In Aberavon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (520 incidents). In Bryn and Cwmavon, it is Violent Crime (104 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aberavon and Bryn and Cwmavon?

      Aberavon recorded 152 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bryn and Cwmavon recorded 45. 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 Aberavon vs Bryn and Cwmavon?

      Violent crime in Aberavon totalled 520 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 104 in Bryn and Cwmavon. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aberavon and Bryn and Cwmavon in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aberavon recorded 894 crimes (now 1,231, a change of +37.7%). Bryn and Cwmavon recorded 355 crimes previously (now 237, -33.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aberavon and Bryn and Cwmavon?

      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. Aberavon has a resolution rate of 18% and Bryn and Cwmavon has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aberavon and Bryn and Cwmavon?

      Aberavon falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Bryn and Cwmavon 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 Aberavon and Bryn and Cwmavon?

      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 Aberavon or Bryn and Cwmavon on a crime map?

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

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