Abercynon vs Llwyn-y-pia

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
      48/100
      Llwyn-y-pia South Wales Police

      Abercynon vs Llwyn-y-pia 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
      48/100
      Average
      Llwyn-y-pia
      South Wales Police
      396 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.9% trend
      14.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Abercynon
      B Llwyn-y-pia
      Safety Score
      35/100 Below Average
      48/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      514
      396
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      521
      408
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.3%
      ↓2.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.4%
      14.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Abercynon
      B Llwyn-y-pia
      Violent Crime
      230 ↓8%
      171 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      51 ↓27%
      59 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      21 ↓30%
      20 ↑18%
      Vehicle Crime
      42 ↑68%
      11 ↑22%
      Burglary
      8 ↓38%
      2 ↓82%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      56 ↑56%
      34 ↑0%
      Drugs
      8 ↑14%
      10 ↑67%
      Public Order
      66 ↓6%
      61 ↑45%
      Robbery
      2
      3
      Shoplifting
      7 ↑40%
      11 ↓74%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      3 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑0%
      4
      Other Crime
      17 ↑70%
      6 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Llwyn-y-pia is the safer choice — scoring 48/100 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 Llwyn-y-pia?

      Abercynon has a safety score of 35/100 (Below Average) and recorded 514 crimes in the last 12 months. Llwyn-y-pia has a safety score of 48/100 (Average) with 396 crimes. Llwyn-y-pia scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Abercynon vs Llwyn-y-pia?

      Abercynon shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Llwyn-y-pia shows -2.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Abercynon and Llwyn-y-pia?

      In Abercynon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (230 incidents). In Llwyn-y-pia, it is Violent Crime (171 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Abercynon and Llwyn-y-pia?

      Abercynon recorded 51 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Llwyn-y-pia recorded 59. 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 Llwyn-y-pia?

      Violent crime in Abercynon totalled 230 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 171 in Llwyn-y-pia. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Abercynon and Llwyn-y-pia 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%). Llwyn-y-pia recorded 408 crimes previously (now 396, -2.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Abercynon and Llwyn-y-pia?

      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 Llwyn-y-pia has 14.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Abercynon and Llwyn-y-pia?

      Abercynon falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Llwyn-y-pia 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 Llwyn-y-pia?

      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 Llwyn-y-pia on a crime map?

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

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