Blackmill vs Neath East

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
      7/100
      Neath East South Wales Police

      Blackmill vs Neath East Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Blackmill
      South Wales Police
      182 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.7% trend
      7.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Neath East
      South Wales Police
      776 crimes / 12m
      ↑1% trend
      6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Blackmill
      B Neath East
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      182
      776
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      156
      768
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑16.7%
      ↑1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      7.1%
      6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Blackmill
      B Neath East
      Violent Crime
      121 ↑57%
      365 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      21 ↑50%
      115 ↓20%
      Other Theft
      7 ↓56%
      37 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↓60%
      24 ↑33%
      Burglary
      4 ↓20%
      10 ↓41%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      9 ↓40%
      51 ↓35%
      Drugs
      3 ↑50%
      29 ↑45%
      Public Order
      10 ↓41%
      98 ↑24%
      Robbery
      0
      2 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      0
      16 ↑45%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2 ↓60%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      6 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      5 ↑25%
      20 ↑43%
      Overall Verdict
      A Blackmill is the safer choice — scoring 61/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Blackmill safer than Neath East?

      Blackmill has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 182 crimes in the last 12 months. Neath East has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 776 crimes. Blackmill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Blackmill vs Neath East?

      Blackmill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +16.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Neath East shows +1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Blackmill and Neath East?

      In Blackmill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (121 incidents). In Neath East, it is Violent Crime (365 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Blackmill and Neath East?

      Blackmill recorded 21 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Neath East recorded 115. 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 Neath East?

      Violent crime in Blackmill totalled 121 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 365 in Neath East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Blackmill and Neath East 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%). Neath East recorded 768 crimes previously (now 776, +1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blackmill and Neath East?

      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 Neath East has 6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Blackmill and Neath East?

      Blackmill falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Neath East 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 Neath East?

      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 Neath East on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Blackmill and Neath East. 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.