Aberkenfig vs Blackmill

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    73/100
    Aberkenfig South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      74/100
      Blackmill South Wales Police

      Aberkenfig vs Blackmill Results

      A
      73/100
      Safe
      Aberkenfig
      South Wales Police
      158 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      74/100
      Safe
      Blackmill
      South Wales Police
      126 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.2% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aberkenfig
      B Blackmill
      Safety Score
      73/100 Safe
      74/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      158
      126
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      167
      164
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.4%
      ↓23.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aberkenfig
      B Blackmill
      Violent Crime
      43 ↓26%
      87 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      46 ↑119%
      14 ↓13%
      Other Theft
      7 ↓42%
      3 ↓81%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓11%
      1 ↓80%
      Burglary
      2 ↓67%
      2 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      11 ↓42%
      6 ↓50%
      Drugs
      6 ↑0%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      25 ↑67%
      7 ↓63%
      Shoplifting
      7 ↓53%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓60%
      4 ↓20%
      Overall Verdict
      B Blackmill is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 73/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aberkenfig safer than Blackmill?

      Aberkenfig has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) and recorded 158 crimes in the last 12 months. Blackmill has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) with 126 crimes. Blackmill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aberkenfig vs Blackmill?

      Aberkenfig shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Blackmill shows -23.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aberkenfig and Blackmill?

      In Aberkenfig, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (46 incidents). In Blackmill, it is Violent Crime (87 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aberkenfig and Blackmill?

      Aberkenfig recorded 46 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Blackmill recorded 14. 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 Aberkenfig vs Blackmill?

      Violent crime in Aberkenfig totalled 43 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 87 in Blackmill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aberkenfig and Blackmill in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aberkenfig recorded 167 crimes (now 158, a change of -5.4%). Blackmill recorded 164 crimes previously (now 126, -23.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aberkenfig and Blackmill?

      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. Aberkenfig has a resolution rate of 0% and Blackmill has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aberkenfig and Blackmill?

      Aberkenfig falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Blackmill 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 Aberkenfig and Blackmill?

      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 Aberkenfig or Blackmill on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aberkenfig and Blackmill. 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.