Blackmill vs Brackla West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Blackmill South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      52/100
      Brackla West South Wales Police

      Blackmill vs Brackla West Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Blackmill
      South Wales Police
      182 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.7% trend
      7.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      52/100
      Average
      Brackla West
      South Wales Police
      290 crimes / 12m
      ↑25% trend
      18.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Blackmill
      B Brackla West
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      52/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      182
      290
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      156
      232
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑16.7%
      ↑25%
      Resolution Rate ?
      7.1%
      18.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Blackmill
      B Brackla West
      Violent Crime
      121 ↑57%
      139 ↑21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      21 ↑50%
      38 ↓38%
      Other Theft
      7 ↓56%
      13 ↑63%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↓60%
      2 ↑100%
      Burglary
      4 ↓20%
      6 ↓14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      9 ↓40%
      24 ↑50%
      Drugs
      3 ↑50%
      9 ↑800%
      Public Order
      10 ↓41%
      46 ↑188%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      5 ↑25%
      8 ↑167%
      Overall Verdict
      A Blackmill is the safer choice — scoring 61/100 vs 52/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Blackmill safer than Brackla West?

      Blackmill has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 182 crimes in the last 12 months. Brackla West has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) with 290 crimes. Blackmill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Blackmill vs Brackla West?

      Blackmill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +16.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Brackla West shows +25% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Blackmill and Brackla West?

      In Blackmill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (121 incidents). In Brackla West, it is Violent Crime (139 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Blackmill and Brackla West?

      Blackmill recorded 21 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Brackla West recorded 38. 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 Blackmill vs Brackla West?

      Violent crime in Blackmill totalled 121 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 139 in Brackla West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Blackmill and Brackla West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Blackmill recorded 156 crimes (now 182, a change of +16.7%). Brackla West recorded 232 crimes previously (now 290, +25%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blackmill and Brackla 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. Blackmill has a resolution rate of 7.1% and Brackla West has 18.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Blackmill and Brackla West?

      Blackmill falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Brackla 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 Blackmill and Brackla 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 Blackmill or Brackla West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Blackmill and Brackla West. 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.