Aberavon vs Gower
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Aberavon vs Gower Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aberavon safer than Gower?
Aberavon has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 831 crimes in the last 12 months. Gower has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) with 92 crimes. Gower scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Aberavon vs Gower?
Aberavon shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Gower shows -8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Aberavon and Gower?
In Aberavon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (369 incidents). In Gower, it is Violent Crime (36 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aberavon and Gower?
Aberavon recorded 73 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Gower recorded 16. 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 Gower?
Violent crime in Aberavon totalled 369 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 36 in Gower. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Aberavon and Gower 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%). Gower recorded 100 crimes previously (now 92, -8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aberavon and Gower?
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 Gower has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Aberavon and Gower?
Aberavon falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Gower 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 Gower?
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 Gower on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aberavon and Gower. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.