Aberavon vs Cyfarthfa

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Aberavon South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Cyfarthfa South Wales Police

      Aberavon vs Cyfarthfa Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Aberavon
      South Wales Police
      831 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.2% trend
      20% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      Cyfarthfa
      South Wales Police
      991 crimes / 12m
      ↑13.7% trend
      27% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aberavon
      B Cyfarthfa
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      831
      991
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      905
      872
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.2%
      ↑13.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      27%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aberavon
      B Cyfarthfa
      Violent Crime
      369 ↑7%
      314 ↑22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      73 ↓40%
      173 ↑15%
      Other Theft
      44 ↓31%
      46 ↓12%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↑10%
      22 ↓31%
      Burglary
      6 ↓71%
      22 ↑47%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      65 ↑16%
      90 ↑32%
      Drugs
      20 ↑18%
      54 ↑74%
      Public Order
      98 ↑15%
      105 ↑14%
      Robbery
      2
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      92 ↓26%
      125 ↓9%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↓29%
      6 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↑43%
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓56%
      7 ↓36%
      Other Crime
      20 ↓26%
      25 ↑32%
      Overall Verdict
      A Aberavon is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
      Compare a different area? Search any two UK neighbourhoods or cities side-by-side
      Start a New Comparison

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aberavon safer than Cyfarthfa?

      Aberavon has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 831 crimes in the last 12 months. Cyfarthfa has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 991 crimes. Aberavon scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aberavon vs Cyfarthfa?

      Aberavon shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Cyfarthfa shows +13.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aberavon and Cyfarthfa?

      In Aberavon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (369 incidents). In Cyfarthfa, it is Violent Crime (314 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aberavon and Cyfarthfa?

      Aberavon recorded 73 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cyfarthfa recorded 173. 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 Cyfarthfa?

      Violent crime in Aberavon totalled 369 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 314 in Cyfarthfa. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aberavon recorded 905 crimes (now 831, a change of -8.2%). Cyfarthfa recorded 872 crimes previously (now 991, +13.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aberavon and Cyfarthfa?

      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 20% and Cyfarthfa has 27%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aberavon and Cyfarthfa?

      Aberavon falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Cyfarthfa 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 Cyfarthfa?

      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 Cyfarthfa on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aberavon and Cyfarthfa. 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.