Aberdare West and Llwydcoed vs Cornerswell

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Aberdare West and Llwydcoed South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      60/100
      Cornerswell South Wales Police

      Aberdare West and Llwydcoed vs Cornerswell Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Aberdare West and Llwydcoed
      South Wales Police
      761 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.3% trend
      18% resolved
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      VS
      B
      60/100
      Average
      Cornerswell
      South Wales Police
      305 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.4% trend
      10% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aberdare West and Llwydcoed
      B Cornerswell
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      60/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      761
      305
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      848
      326
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.3%
      ↓6.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18%
      10%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aberdare West and Llwydcoed
      B Cornerswell
      Violent Crime
      374 ↑3%
      92 ↓24%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      102 ↓5%
      34 ↑3%
      Other Theft
      32 ↓16%
      20 ↑43%
      Vehicle Crime
      25 ↑19%
      23 ↑35%
      Burglary
      16 ↑23%
      7 ↓30%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      62 ↓30%
      32 ↑52%
      Drugs
      21 ↑40%
      8 ↑60%
      Public Order
      91 ↓14%
      48 ↓17%
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      2
      Shoplifting
      8 ↓87%
      13 ↓63%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑200%
      3 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      3 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑29%
      1 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      15 ↓38%
      19 ↑280%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aberdare West and Llwydcoed safer than Cornerswell?

      Aberdare West and Llwydcoed has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 761 crimes in the last 12 months. Cornerswell has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) with 305 crimes. Cornerswell scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed vs Cornerswell?

      Aberdare West and Llwydcoed shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Cornerswell shows -6.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed and Cornerswell?

      In Aberdare West and Llwydcoed, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (374 incidents). In Cornerswell, it is Violent Crime (92 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aberdare West and Llwydcoed and Cornerswell?

      Aberdare West and Llwydcoed recorded 102 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cornerswell recorded 34. 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 West and Llwydcoed vs Cornerswell?

      Violent crime in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed totalled 374 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 92 in Cornerswell. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed and Cornerswell in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aberdare West and Llwydcoed recorded 848 crimes (now 761, a change of -10.3%). Cornerswell recorded 326 crimes previously (now 305, -6.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed and Cornerswell?

      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 West and Llwydcoed has a resolution rate of 18% and Cornerswell has 10%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aberdare West and Llwydcoed and Cornerswell?

      Aberdare West and Llwydcoed falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Cornerswell 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 West and Llwydcoed and Cornerswell?

      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 West and Llwydcoed or Cornerswell on a crime map?

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

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