Aberdare East vs Ynysybwl

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Aberdare East South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Ynysybwl South Wales Police

      Aberdare East vs Ynysybwl Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Aberdare East
      South Wales Police
      1,096 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.6% trend
      11.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Ynysybwl
      South Wales Police
      231 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.8% trend
      22.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aberdare East
      B Ynysybwl
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,096
      231
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,079
      268
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.6%
      ↓13.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      11.8%
      22.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aberdare East
      B Ynysybwl
      Violent Crime
      472 ↑1%
      102 ↓15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      190 ↓5%
      39 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      32 ↓11%
      11 ↓15%
      Vehicle Crime
      25 ↑56%
      17 ↑21%
      Burglary
      16 ↓20%
      12 ↑50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      85 ↑23%
      11 ↓39%
      Drugs
      21 ↓34%
      4 ↓60%
      Public Order
      155 ↑5%
      22 ↓44%
      Robbery
      6 ↑500%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      63 ↑15%
      3 ↑200%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑43%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      18 ↓18%
      8 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ynysybwl is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aberdare East safer than Ynysybwl?

      Aberdare East has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,096 crimes in the last 12 months. Ynysybwl has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 231 crimes. Ynysybwl scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aberdare East vs Ynysybwl?

      Aberdare East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Ynysybwl shows -13.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aberdare East and Ynysybwl?

      In Aberdare East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (472 incidents). In Ynysybwl, it is Violent Crime (102 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aberdare East and Ynysybwl?

      Aberdare East recorded 190 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ynysybwl recorded 39. 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 Aberdare East vs Ynysybwl?

      Violent crime in Aberdare East totalled 472 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 102 in Ynysybwl. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aberdare East and Ynysybwl in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aberdare East recorded 1,079 crimes (now 1,096, a change of +1.6%). Ynysybwl recorded 268 crimes previously (now 231, -13.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aberdare East and Ynysybwl?

      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. Aberdare East has a resolution rate of 11.8% and Ynysybwl has 22.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aberdare East and Ynysybwl?

      Aberdare East falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Ynysybwl 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 Aberdare East and Ynysybwl?

      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 Aberdare East or Ynysybwl on a crime map?

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

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