Beddau and Tyn-y-nant vs Garw Valley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    34/100
    Beddau and Tyn-y-nant South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      38/100
      Garw Valley South Wales Police

      Beddau and Tyn-y-nant vs Garw Valley Results

      A
      34/100
      Below Average
      Beddau and Tyn-y-nant
      South Wales Police
      483 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.5% trend
      5.7% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      38/100
      Below Average
      Garw Valley
      South Wales Police
      476 crimes / 12m
      ↓13% trend
      16% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Beddau and Tyn-y-nant
      B Garw Valley
      Safety Score
      34/100 Below Average
      38/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      483
      476
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      422
      547
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑14.5%
      ↓13%
      Resolution Rate ?
      5.7%
      16%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Beddau and Tyn-y-nant
      B Garw Valley
      Violent Crime
      215 ↑1%
      257 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      59 ↑2%
      43 ↓36%
      Other Theft
      21 ↓9%
      24 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      13 ↓7%
      5 ↓38%
      Burglary
      11 ↑0%
      9 ↓36%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      43 ↑39%
      33 ↓28%
      Drugs
      17 ↑143%
      14 ↑600%
      Public Order
      61 ↑74%
      60 ↓29%
      Robbery
      2
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      10 ↑100%
      7 ↓46%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑0%
      3 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑500%
      2 ↓60%
      Other Crime
      20 ↓9%
      18 ↓10%
      Overall Verdict
      B Garw Valley is the safer choice — scoring 38/100 vs 34/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

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

      Beddau and Tyn-y-nant has a safety score of 34/100 (Below Average) and recorded 483 crimes in the last 12 months. Garw Valley has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) with 476 crimes. Garw Valley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Beddau and Tyn-y-nant shows a year-on-year crime trend of +14.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Garw Valley shows -13% (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 Garw Valley?

      In Beddau and Tyn-y-nant, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (215 incidents). In Garw Valley, it is Violent Crime (257 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 Garw Valley?

      Beddau and Tyn-y-nant recorded 59 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Garw Valley recorded 43. 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 Garw Valley?

      Violent crime in Beddau and Tyn-y-nant totalled 215 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 257 in Garw 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 Garw Valley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Beddau and Tyn-y-nant recorded 422 crimes (now 483, a change of +14.5%). Garw Valley recorded 547 crimes previously (now 476, -13%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Beddau and Tyn-y-nant and Garw 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 5.7% and Garw Valley has 16%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

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

      Beddau and Tyn-y-nant falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Garw Valley 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 Beddau and Tyn-y-nant and Garw 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 Garw Valley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Beddau and Tyn-y-nant and Garw Valley. 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.