Aberkenfig vs Brackla East and Coychurch Lower

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    66/100
    Aberkenfig South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      55/100
      Brackla East and Coychurch Lower South Wales Police

      Aberkenfig vs Brackla East and Coychurch Lower Results

      A
      66/100
      Safe
      Aberkenfig
      South Wales Police
      195 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.5% trend
      14.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      55/100
      Average
      Brackla East and Coychurch Lower
      South Wales Police
      343 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.4% trend
      39.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aberkenfig
      B Brackla East and Coychurch Lower
      Safety Score
      66/100 Safe
      55/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      195
      343
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      166
      335
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑17.5%
      ↑2.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.3%
      39.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aberkenfig
      B Brackla East and Coychurch Lower
      Violent Crime
      60 ↓6%
      146 ↑16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      43 ↑187%
      27 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      13 ↑30%
      19 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓27%
      5 ↓55%
      Burglary
      4 ↓33%
      2 ↓71%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      16 ↓20%
      24 ↑33%
      Drugs
      9 ↑80%
      37 ↓12%
      Public Order
      24 ↑71%
      45 ↓6%
      Shoplifting
      13 ↓13%
      18 ↑80%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      2 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓20%
      17 ↓6%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aberkenfig safer than Brackla East and Coychurch Lower?

      Aberkenfig has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) and recorded 195 crimes in the last 12 months. Brackla East and Coychurch Lower has a safety score of 55/100 (Average) with 343 crimes. Aberkenfig scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aberkenfig vs Brackla East and Coychurch Lower?

      Aberkenfig shows a year-on-year crime trend of +17.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Brackla East and Coychurch Lower shows +2.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aberkenfig and Brackla East and Coychurch Lower?

      In Aberkenfig, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (60 incidents). In Brackla East and Coychurch Lower, it is Violent Crime (146 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aberkenfig and Brackla East and Coychurch Lower?

      Aberkenfig recorded 43 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Brackla East and Coychurch Lower recorded 27. 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 Brackla East and Coychurch Lower?

      Violent crime in Aberkenfig totalled 60 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 146 in Brackla East and Coychurch Lower. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aberkenfig and Brackla East and Coychurch Lower in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aberkenfig recorded 166 crimes (now 195, a change of +17.5%). Brackla East and Coychurch Lower recorded 335 crimes previously (now 343, +2.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aberkenfig and Brackla East and Coychurch Lower?

      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 14.3% and Brackla East and Coychurch Lower has 39.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aberkenfig and Brackla East and Coychurch Lower?

      Aberkenfig falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Brackla East and Coychurch Lower 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 Brackla East and Coychurch Lower?

      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 Brackla East and Coychurch Lower on a crime map?

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

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