Aberkenfig vs Maesteg West
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Aberkenfig vs Maesteg West 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 Maesteg West?
Aberkenfig has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) and recorded 158 crimes in the last 12 months. Maesteg West has a safety score of 19/100 (High Crime) with 705 crimes. Aberkenfig scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Aberkenfig vs Maesteg West?
Aberkenfig shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Maesteg West shows +31.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Aberkenfig and Maesteg West?
In Aberkenfig, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (46 incidents). In Maesteg West, it is Violent Crime (241 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aberkenfig and Maesteg West?
Aberkenfig recorded 46 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Maesteg West 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 Maesteg West?
Violent crime in Aberkenfig totalled 43 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 241 in Maesteg West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Aberkenfig and Maesteg West 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%). Maesteg West recorded 536 crimes previously (now 705, +31.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aberkenfig and Maesteg West?
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 Maesteg West has 19%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Aberkenfig and Maesteg West?
Aberkenfig falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Maesteg West 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 Maesteg West?
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 Maesteg West on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aberkenfig and Maesteg West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.