Abercynon vs Dyfan

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    35/100
    Abercynon South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Dyfan South Wales Police

      Abercynon vs Dyfan 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
      65/100
      Safe
      Dyfan
      South Wales Police
      297 crimes / 12m
      ↓16.6% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Abercynon
      B Dyfan
      Safety Score
      35/100 Below Average
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      514
      297
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      521
      356
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.3%
      ↓16.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.4%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Abercynon
      B Dyfan
      Violent Crime
      230 ↓8%
      100 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      51 ↓27%
      35 ↓24%
      Other Theft
      21 ↓30%
      14 ↓36%
      Vehicle Crime
      42 ↑68%
      19 ↑19%
      Burglary
      8 ↓38%
      4 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      56 ↑56%
      27 ↑0%
      Drugs
      8 ↑14%
      3 ↑0%
      Public Order
      66 ↓6%
      26 ↓35%
      Robbery
      2
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      7 ↑40%
      55 ↓17%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      3 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑0%
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      17 ↑70%
      6 ↓25%
      Overall Verdict
      B Dyfan is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 35/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Abercynon safer than Dyfan?

      Abercynon has a safety score of 35/100 (Below Average) and recorded 514 crimes in the last 12 months. Dyfan has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 297 crimes. Dyfan scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Abercynon vs Dyfan?

      Abercynon shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Dyfan shows -16.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Abercynon and Dyfan?

      In Abercynon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (230 incidents). In Dyfan, it is Violent Crime (100 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Abercynon and Dyfan?

      Abercynon recorded 51 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Dyfan recorded 35. 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 Dyfan?

      Violent crime in Abercynon totalled 230 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 100 in Dyfan. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Abercynon and Dyfan 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%). Dyfan recorded 356 crimes previously (now 297, -16.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Abercynon and Dyfan?

      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 Dyfan has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Abercynon and Dyfan?

      Abercynon falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Dyfan 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 Dyfan?

      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 Dyfan on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Abercynon and Dyfan. 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.