Aberkenfig vs Caerau (Bridgend)
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Aberkenfig vs Caerau (Bridgend) Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aberkenfig safer than Caerau (Bridgend)?
Aberkenfig has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) and recorded 195 crimes in the last 12 months. Caerau (Bridgend) has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) with 651 crimes. Aberkenfig scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Aberkenfig vs Caerau (Bridgend)?
Aberkenfig shows a year-on-year crime trend of +17.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Caerau (Bridgend) shows -6.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Aberkenfig and Caerau (Bridgend)?
In Aberkenfig, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (60 incidents). In Caerau (Bridgend), it is Violent Crime (260 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aberkenfig and Caerau (Bridgend)?
Aberkenfig recorded 43 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Caerau (Bridgend) recorded 118. 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 Caerau (Bridgend)?
Violent crime in Aberkenfig totalled 60 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 260 in Caerau (Bridgend). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Aberkenfig and Caerau (Bridgend) 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%). Caerau (Bridgend) recorded 693 crimes previously (now 651, -6.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aberkenfig and Caerau (Bridgend)?
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 Caerau (Bridgend) has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Aberkenfig and Caerau (Bridgend)?
Aberkenfig falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Caerau (Bridgend) 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 Caerau (Bridgend)?
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 Caerau (Bridgend) on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aberkenfig and Caerau (Bridgend). You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.