Blackmill vs Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Blackmill South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      30/100
      Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos South Wales Police

      Blackmill vs Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Blackmill
      South Wales Police
      182 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.7% trend
      7.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      30/100
      Below Average
      Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos
      South Wales Police
      522 crimes / 12m
      ↑5% trend
      11.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Blackmill
      B Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      30/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      182
      522
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      156
      497
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑16.7%
      ↑5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      7.1%
      11.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Blackmill
      B Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos
      Violent Crime
      121 ↑57%
      263 ↑27%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      21 ↑50%
      54 ↓34%
      Other Theft
      7 ↓56%
      21 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↓60%
      23 ↑28%
      Burglary
      4 ↓20%
      8 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      9 ↓40%
      38 ↓7%
      Drugs
      3 ↑50%
      9 ↑200%
      Public Order
      10 ↓41%
      50 ↓19%
      Shoplifting
      0
      17 ↓43%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      6 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      5 ↑25%
      31 ↑94%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Blackmill safer than Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos?

      Blackmill has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 182 crimes in the last 12 months. Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) with 522 crimes. Blackmill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Blackmill vs Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos?

      Blackmill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +16.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos shows +5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Blackmill and Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos?

      In Blackmill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (121 incidents). In Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos, it is Violent Crime (263 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Blackmill and Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos?

      Blackmill recorded 21 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos recorded 54. 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 Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos?

      Violent crime in Blackmill totalled 121 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 263 in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Blackmill and Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos 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%). Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos recorded 497 crimes previously (now 522, +5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blackmill and Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos?

      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 Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos has 11.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Blackmill and Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos?

      Blackmill falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos 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 Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos?

      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 Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos on a crime map?

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

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