Beddau and Tyn-y-nant vs Aber Valley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    27/100
    Beddau and Tyn-y-nant South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      73/100
      Aber Valley Gwent Police

      Beddau and Tyn-y-nant vs Aber Valley Results

      A
      27/100
      Below Average
      Beddau and Tyn-y-nant
      South Wales Police
      568 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.8% trend
      23.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      73/100
      Safe
      Aber Valley
      Gwent Police
      181 crimes / 12m
      ↓72.7% trend
      6.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Beddau and Tyn-y-nant
      B Aber Valley
      Safety Score
      27/100 Below Average
      73/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      568
      181
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      482
      662
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑17.8%
      ↓72.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.1%
      6.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Beddau and Tyn-y-nant
      B Aber Valley
      Violent Crime
      249 ↑13%
      80 ↓70%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      67 ↑8%
      28 ↓76%
      Other Theft
      26 ↑37%
      3 ↓82%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↑38%
      5 ↓77%
      Burglary
      8 ↓33%
      3 ↓75%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      48 ↑12%
      20 ↓78%
      Drugs
      10 ↓41%
      8 ↓47%
      Public Order
      61 ↑15%
      26 ↓69%
      Robbery
      6 ↑500%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      47 ↑292%
      1 ↓88%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑50%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑25%
      1 ↓75%
      Other Crime
      20 ↓9%
      6 ↓75%
      Overall Verdict
      B Aber Valley is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 27/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Beddau and Tyn-y-nant safer than Aber Valley?

      Beddau and Tyn-y-nant has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) and recorded 568 crimes in the last 12 months. Aber Valley has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) with 181 crimes. Aber Valley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Beddau and Tyn-y-nant vs Aber Valley?

      Beddau and Tyn-y-nant shows a year-on-year crime trend of +17.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Aber Valley shows -72.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Beddau and Tyn-y-nant and Aber Valley?

      In Beddau and Tyn-y-nant, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (249 incidents). In Aber Valley, it is Violent Crime (80 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Beddau and Tyn-y-nant and Aber Valley?

      Beddau and Tyn-y-nant recorded 67 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Aber Valley recorded 28. 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 Beddau and Tyn-y-nant vs Aber Valley?

      Violent crime in Beddau and Tyn-y-nant totalled 249 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 80 in Aber Valley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Beddau and Tyn-y-nant and Aber Valley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Beddau and Tyn-y-nant recorded 482 crimes (now 568, a change of +17.8%). Aber Valley recorded 662 crimes previously (now 181, -72.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Beddau and Tyn-y-nant and Aber Valley?

      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. Beddau and Tyn-y-nant has a resolution rate of 23.1% and Aber Valley has 6.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Beddau and Tyn-y-nant and Aber Valley?

      Beddau and Tyn-y-nant falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Aber Valley is covered by Gwent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Beddau and Tyn-y-nant and Aber Valley?

      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 Beddau and Tyn-y-nant or Aber Valley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Beddau and Tyn-y-nant and Aber Valley. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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