Blaengwrach and Glynneath West vs Cymer and Glyncorrwg

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    58/100
    Blaengwrach and Glynneath West South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      79/100
      Cymer and Glyncorrwg South Wales Police

      Blaengwrach and Glynneath West vs Cymer and Glyncorrwg Results

      A
      58/100
      Average
      Blaengwrach and Glynneath West
      South Wales Police
      242 crimes / 12m
      ↑19.2% trend
      21.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      79/100
      Safe
      Cymer and Glyncorrwg
      South Wales Police
      110 crimes / 12m
      ↓30.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Blaengwrach and Glynneath West
      B Cymer and Glyncorrwg
      Safety Score
      58/100 Average
      79/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      242
      110
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      203
      158
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑19.2%
      ↓30.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.7%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Blaengwrach and Glynneath West
      B Cymer and Glyncorrwg
      Violent Crime
      117 ↑29%
      47 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      22 ↓37%
      15 ↓57%
      Other Theft
      20 ↑67%
      4 ↓60%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↑100%
      3 ↓75%
      Burglary
      11 ↑120%
      2 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      20 ↑11%
      9 ↓18%
      Drugs
      5 ↑25%
      3 ↓40%
      Public Order
      21 ↓13%
      22 ↑5%
      Robbery
      1
      0
      Shoplifting
      5 ↑67%
      1 ↓75%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑60%
      3 ↓40%
      Overall Verdict
      B Cymer and Glyncorrwg is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 58/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Blaengwrach and Glynneath West safer than Cymer and Glyncorrwg?

      Blaengwrach and Glynneath West has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) and recorded 242 crimes in the last 12 months. Cymer and Glyncorrwg has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) with 110 crimes. Cymer and Glyncorrwg scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Blaengwrach and Glynneath West vs Cymer and Glyncorrwg?

      Blaengwrach and Glynneath West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +19.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Cymer and Glyncorrwg shows -30.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Blaengwrach and Glynneath West and Cymer and Glyncorrwg?

      In Blaengwrach and Glynneath West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (117 incidents). In Cymer and Glyncorrwg, it is Violent Crime (47 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Blaengwrach and Glynneath West and Cymer and Glyncorrwg?

      Blaengwrach and Glynneath West recorded 22 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cymer and Glyncorrwg recorded 15. 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 Blaengwrach and Glynneath West vs Cymer and Glyncorrwg?

      Violent crime in Blaengwrach and Glynneath West totalled 117 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 47 in Cymer and Glyncorrwg. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Blaengwrach and Glynneath West and Cymer and Glyncorrwg in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Blaengwrach and Glynneath West recorded 203 crimes (now 242, a change of +19.2%). Cymer and Glyncorrwg recorded 158 crimes previously (now 110, -30.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blaengwrach and Glynneath West and Cymer and Glyncorrwg?

      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. Blaengwrach and Glynneath West has a resolution rate of 21.7% and Cymer and Glyncorrwg has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Blaengwrach and Glynneath West and Cymer and Glyncorrwg?

      Blaengwrach and Glynneath West falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Cymer and Glyncorrwg 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 Blaengwrach and Glynneath West and Cymer and Glyncorrwg?

      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 Blaengwrach and Glynneath West or Cymer and Glyncorrwg on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Blaengwrach and Glynneath West and Cymer and Glyncorrwg. 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.