Abercynon vs Briton Ferry East

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    35/100
    Abercynon South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      53/100
      Briton Ferry East South Wales Police

      Abercynon vs Briton Ferry East Results

      A
      35/100
      Below Average
      Abercynon
      South Wales Police
      514 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.3% trend
      18.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      53/100
      Average
      Briton Ferry East
      South Wales Police
      287 crimes / 12m
      ↑27.6% trend
      20.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Abercynon
      B Briton Ferry East
      Safety Score
      35/100 Below Average
      53/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      514
      287
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      521
      225
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.3%
      ↑27.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.4%
      20.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Abercynon
      B Briton Ferry East
      Violent Crime
      230 ↓8%
      130 ↑23%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      51 ↓27%
      45 ↑41%
      Other Theft
      21 ↓30%
      11 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      42 ↑68%
      8 ↑33%
      Burglary
      8 ↓38%
      7 ↑40%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      56 ↑56%
      20 ↓13%
      Drugs
      8 ↑14%
      9 ↑50%
      Public Order
      66 ↓6%
      32 ↑28%
      Robbery
      2
      1
      Shoplifting
      7 ↑40%
      19 ↑280%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑0%
      2
      Other Crime
      17 ↑70%
      2 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Briton Ferry East is the safer choice — scoring 53/100 vs 35/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Abercynon safer than Briton Ferry East?

      Abercynon has a safety score of 35/100 (Below Average) and recorded 514 crimes in the last 12 months. Briton Ferry East has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) with 287 crimes. Briton Ferry East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Abercynon vs Briton Ferry East?

      Abercynon shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Briton Ferry East shows +27.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Abercynon and Briton Ferry East?

      In Abercynon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (230 incidents). In Briton Ferry East, it is Violent Crime (130 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Abercynon and Briton Ferry East?

      Abercynon recorded 51 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Briton Ferry East 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 Abercynon vs Briton Ferry East?

      Violent crime in Abercynon totalled 230 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 130 in Briton Ferry East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Abercynon and Briton Ferry East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Abercynon recorded 521 crimes (now 514, a change of -1.3%). Briton Ferry East recorded 225 crimes previously (now 287, +27.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Abercynon and Briton Ferry East?

      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 18.4% and Briton Ferry East has 20.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Abercynon and Briton Ferry East?

      Abercynon falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Briton Ferry East 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 Abercynon and Briton Ferry East?

      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 Briton Ferry East on a crime map?

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

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