Aberdare West and Llwydcoed vs Maesteg East

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
      31/100
      Maesteg East South Wales Police

      Aberdare West and Llwydcoed vs Maesteg East 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
      31/100
      Below Average
      Maesteg East
      South Wales Police
      596 crimes / 12m
      ↑29.9% trend
      18.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aberdare West and Llwydcoed
      B Maesteg East
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      31/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      761
      596
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      848
      459
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.3%
      ↑29.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18%
      18.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aberdare West and Llwydcoed
      B Maesteg East
      Violent Crime
      374 ↑3%
      185 ↑32%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      102 ↓5%
      102 ↑44%
      Other Theft
      32 ↓16%
      20 ↑5%
      Vehicle Crime
      25 ↑19%
      36 ↑200%
      Burglary
      16 ↑23%
      16 ↑7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      62 ↓30%
      42 ↑5%
      Drugs
      21 ↑40%
      5 ↓17%
      Public Order
      91 ↓14%
      48 ↓17%
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      8 ↓87%
      128 ↑47%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑200%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑29%
      4 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      15 ↓38%
      9 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Maesteg East is the safer choice — scoring 31/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aberdare West and Llwydcoed safer than Maesteg East?

      Aberdare West and Llwydcoed has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 761 crimes in the last 12 months. Maesteg East has a safety score of 31/100 (Below Average) with 596 crimes. Maesteg East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      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. Maesteg East shows +29.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Aberdare West and Llwydcoed, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (374 incidents). In Maesteg East, it is Violent Crime (185 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

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

      Violent crime in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed totalled 374 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 185 in Maesteg East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed and Maesteg East 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%). Maesteg East recorded 459 crimes previously (now 596, +29.9%).

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

      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 Maesteg East has 18.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aberdare West and Llwydcoed and Maesteg East?

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

      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 Maesteg East on a crime map?

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

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