Blackmill vs Ystrad

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
      33/100
      Ystrad South Wales Police

      Blackmill vs Ystrad Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Blackmill
      South Wales Police
      182 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.7% trend
      7.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      33/100
      Below Average
      Ystrad
      South Wales Police
      482 crimes / 12m
      ↑14% trend
      14.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Blackmill
      B Ystrad
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      33/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      182
      482
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      156
      423
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑16.7%
      ↑14%
      Resolution Rate ?
      7.1%
      14.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Blackmill
      B Ystrad
      Violent Crime
      121 ↑57%
      233 ↑22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      21 ↑50%
      56 ↑24%
      Other Theft
      7 ↓56%
      16 ↓43%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↓60%
      18 ↑50%
      Burglary
      4 ↓20%
      14 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      9 ↓40%
      54 ↑50%
      Drugs
      3 ↑50%
      8 ↑0%
      Public Order
      10 ↓41%
      62 ↓3%
      Robbery
      0
      3 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      0
      3 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      5 ↑25%
      12 ↑9%
      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 Ystrad?

      Blackmill has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 182 crimes in the last 12 months. Ystrad has a safety score of 33/100 (Below Average) with 482 crimes. Blackmill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Blackmill vs Ystrad?

      Blackmill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +16.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Ystrad shows +14% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Blackmill and Ystrad?

      In Blackmill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (121 incidents). In Ystrad, it is Violent Crime (233 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Blackmill and Ystrad?

      Blackmill recorded 21 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ystrad recorded 56. 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 Ystrad?

      Violent crime in Blackmill totalled 121 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 233 in Ystrad. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Blackmill and Ystrad 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%). Ystrad recorded 423 crimes previously (now 482, +14%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blackmill and Ystrad?

      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 Ystrad has 14.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Blackmill and Ystrad?

      Blackmill falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Ystrad 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 Ystrad?

      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 Ystrad on a crime map?

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