Aberkenfig vs Illtyd

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
      30/100
      Illtyd South Wales Police

      Aberkenfig vs Illtyd Results

      A
      66/100
      Safe
      Aberkenfig
      South Wales Police
      195 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.5% trend
      14.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      30/100
      Below Average
      Illtyd
      South Wales Police
      598 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.7% trend
      24.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aberkenfig
      B Illtyd
      Safety Score
      66/100 Safe
      30/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      195
      598
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      166
      571
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑17.5%
      ↑4.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.3%
      24.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aberkenfig
      B Illtyd
      Violent Crime
      60 ↓6%
      220 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      43 ↑187%
      66 ↑27%
      Other Theft
      13 ↑30%
      27 ↑17%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓27%
      27 ↑69%
      Burglary
      4 ↓33%
      11 ↑10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      16 ↓20%
      51 ↑0%
      Drugs
      9 ↑80%
      21 ↑163%
      Public Order
      24 ↑71%
      70 ↑56%
      Robbery
      0
      6 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      13 ↓13%
      68 ↓53%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↑150%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      5 ↑400%
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      6 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓20%
      15 ↑88%
      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 Illtyd?

      Aberkenfig has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) and recorded 195 crimes in the last 12 months. Illtyd has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) with 598 crimes. Aberkenfig scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aberkenfig vs Illtyd?

      Aberkenfig shows a year-on-year crime trend of +17.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Illtyd shows +4.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Aberkenfig, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (60 incidents). In Illtyd, it is Violent Crime (220 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Aberkenfig recorded 43 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Illtyd recorded 66. 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 Illtyd?

      Violent crime in Aberkenfig totalled 60 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 220 in Illtyd. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aberkenfig and Illtyd 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%). Illtyd recorded 571 crimes previously (now 598, +4.7%).

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

      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 Illtyd has 24.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aberkenfig and Illtyd?

      Aberkenfig falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Illtyd 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 Illtyd?

      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 Illtyd on a crime map?

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