Abercynon vs St. Augustine's

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    35/100
    Abercynon South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      51/100
      St. Augustine's South Wales Police

      Abercynon vs St. Augustine's 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
      51/100
      Average
      St. Augustine's
      South Wales Police
      461 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.8% trend
      28.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Abercynon
      B St. Augustine's
      Safety Score
      35/100 Below Average
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      514
      461
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      521
      575
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.3%
      ↓19.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.4%
      28.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Abercynon
      B St. Augustine's
      Violent Crime
      230 ↓8%
      139 ↓14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      51 ↓27%
      69 ↓22%
      Other Theft
      21 ↓30%
      29 ↓3%
      Vehicle Crime
      42 ↑68%
      33 ↓31%
      Burglary
      8 ↓38%
      24 ↑60%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      56 ↑56%
      38 ↓36%
      Drugs
      8 ↑14%
      9 ↓10%
      Public Order
      66 ↓6%
      43 ↓30%
      Robbery
      2
      7
      Shoplifting
      7 ↑40%
      45 ↓40%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      9 ↓18%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑0%
      4 ↓20%
      Other Crime
      17 ↑70%
      10 ↑11%
      Overall Verdict
      B St. Augustine's is the safer choice — scoring 51/100 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 St. Augustine's?

      Abercynon has a safety score of 35/100 (Below Average) and recorded 514 crimes in the last 12 months. St. Augustine's has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 461 crimes. St. Augustine's scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Abercynon vs St. Augustine's?

      Abercynon shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. St. Augustine's shows -19.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Abercynon and St. Augustine's?

      In Abercynon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (230 incidents). In St. Augustine's, it is Violent Crime (139 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Abercynon and St. Augustine's?

      Abercynon recorded 51 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St. Augustine's recorded 69. 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 St. Augustine's?

      Violent crime in Abercynon totalled 230 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 139 in St. Augustine's. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Abercynon and St. Augustine's 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%). St. Augustine's recorded 575 crimes previously (now 461, -19.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Abercynon and St. Augustine's?

      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 St. Augustine's has 28.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Abercynon and St. Augustine's?

      Abercynon falls within the South Wales Police boundary. St. Augustine's 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 St. Augustine's?

      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 St. Augustine's on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Abercynon and St. Augustine's. 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.