Baruc vs Cowbridge

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    26/100
    Baruc South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Cowbridge South Wales Police

      Baruc vs Cowbridge Results

      A
      26/100
      Below Average
      Baruc
      South Wales Police
      684 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.8% trend
      17.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Cowbridge
      South Wales Police
      228 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.6% trend
      15% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Baruc
      B Cowbridge
      Safety Score
      26/100 Below Average
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      684
      228
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      659
      258
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.8%
      ↓11.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.4%
      15%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Baruc
      B Cowbridge
      Violent Crime
      230 ↑11%
      81 ↓9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      151 ↑11%
      34 ↓13%
      Other Theft
      29 ↓22%
      24 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↓34%
      7 ↓36%
      Burglary
      18 ↑38%
      11 ↓15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      46 ↓12%
      23 ↓12%
      Drugs
      17 ↑55%
      2 ↑0%
      Public Order
      72 ↓18%
      23 ↑21%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      64 ↑3%
      13 ↓46%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑20%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑67%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      19 ↑138%
      6 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      B Cowbridge is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 26/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Baruc safer than Cowbridge?

      Baruc has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) and recorded 684 crimes in the last 12 months. Cowbridge has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 228 crimes. Cowbridge scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Baruc vs Cowbridge?

      Baruc shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Cowbridge shows -11.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Baruc and Cowbridge?

      In Baruc, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (230 incidents). In Cowbridge, it is Violent Crime (81 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Baruc and Cowbridge?

      Baruc recorded 151 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cowbridge recorded 34. 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 Baruc vs Cowbridge?

      Violent crime in Baruc totalled 230 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 81 in Cowbridge. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Baruc and Cowbridge in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Baruc recorded 659 crimes (now 684, a change of +3.8%). Cowbridge recorded 258 crimes previously (now 228, -11.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Baruc and Cowbridge?

      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. Baruc has a resolution rate of 17.4% and Cowbridge has 15%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Baruc and Cowbridge?

      Baruc falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Cowbridge 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 Baruc and Cowbridge?

      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 Baruc or Cowbridge on a crime map?

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

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