Abercynon vs Llanfoist Fawr South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    40/100
    Abercynon South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Llanfoist Fawr South Gwent Police

      Abercynon vs Llanfoist Fawr South Results

      A
      40/100
      Below Average
      Abercynon
      South Wales Police
      453 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.4% trend
      7.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Llanfoist Fawr South
      Gwent Police
      5 crimes / 12m
      ↓61.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Abercynon
      B Llanfoist Fawr South
      Safety Score
      40/100 Below Average
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      453
      5
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      500
      13
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.4%
      ↓61.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      7.7%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Abercynon
      B Llanfoist Fawr South
      Violent Crime
      214 ↓12%
      2 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      39 ↓35%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      21 ↓25%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      32 ↑3%
      0
      Burglary
      11 ↑22%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      49 ↑32%
      0 ↓100%
      Drugs
      8 ↑60%
      1
      Public Order
      54 ↓22%
      1
      Robbery
      2
      0
      Shoplifting
      5 ↑0%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      0
      Other Crime
      12 ↑0%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Llanfoist Fawr South is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 40/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Abercynon safer than Llanfoist Fawr South?

      Abercynon has a safety score of 40/100 (Below Average) and recorded 453 crimes in the last 12 months. Llanfoist Fawr South has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 5 crimes. Llanfoist Fawr South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Abercynon vs Llanfoist Fawr South?

      Abercynon shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Llanfoist Fawr South shows -61.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Abercynon and Llanfoist Fawr South?

      In Abercynon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (214 incidents). In Llanfoist Fawr South, it is Violent Crime (2 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Abercynon and Llanfoist Fawr South?

      Abercynon recorded 39 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Llanfoist Fawr South recorded 1. 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 Abercynon vs Llanfoist Fawr South?

      Violent crime in Abercynon totalled 214 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2 in Llanfoist Fawr South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Abercynon and Llanfoist Fawr South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Abercynon recorded 500 crimes (now 453, a change of -9.4%). Llanfoist Fawr South recorded 13 crimes previously (now 5, -61.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Abercynon and Llanfoist Fawr South?

      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. Abercynon has a resolution rate of 7.7% and Llanfoist Fawr South has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Abercynon and Llanfoist Fawr South?

      Abercynon falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Llanfoist Fawr South is covered by Gwent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Abercynon and Llanfoist Fawr South?

      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 Abercynon or Llanfoist Fawr South on a crime map?

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

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