Baglan vs Gower

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    43/100
    Baglan South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      78/100
      Gower South Wales Police

      Baglan vs Gower Results

      A
      43/100
      Below Average
      Baglan
      South Wales Police
      414 crimes / 12m
      ↑22.1% trend
      20.7% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      78/100
      Safe
      Gower
      South Wales Police
      92 crimes / 12m
      ↓8% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Baglan
      B Gower
      Safety Score
      43/100 Below Average
      78/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      414
      92
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      339
      100
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑22.1%
      ↓8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.7%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Baglan
      B Gower
      Violent Crime
      159 ↑37%
      36 ↓25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      67 ↑3%
      16 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      32 ↑23%
      4 ↓33%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↓6%
      4 ↑300%
      Burglary
      33 ↑200%
      4 ↑300%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      38 ↑19%
      10 ↓29%
      Drugs
      9 ↑80%
      0
      Public Order
      47 ↑18%
      16 ↑78%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      2 ↓78%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Other Crime
      10 ↓9%
      2 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Gower is the safer choice — scoring 78/100 vs 43/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Baglan safer than Gower?

      Baglan has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) and recorded 414 crimes in the last 12 months. Gower has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) with 92 crimes. Gower scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Baglan vs Gower?

      Baglan shows a year-on-year crime trend of +22.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Gower shows -8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Baglan and Gower?

      In Baglan, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (159 incidents). In Gower, it is Violent Crime (36 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Baglan and Gower?

      Baglan recorded 67 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Gower recorded 16. 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 Baglan vs Gower?

      Violent crime in Baglan totalled 159 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 36 in Gower. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Baglan and Gower in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Baglan recorded 339 crimes (now 414, a change of +22.1%). Gower recorded 100 crimes previously (now 92, -8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Baglan and Gower?

      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. Baglan has a resolution rate of 20.7% and Gower has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Baglan and Gower?

      Baglan falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Gower 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 Baglan and Gower?

      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 Baglan or Gower on a crime map?

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

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