Blaengwrach and Glynneath West vs Gowerton

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
      69/100
      Gowerton South Wales Police

      Blaengwrach and Glynneath West vs Gowerton Results

      A
      58/100
      Average
      Blaengwrach and Glynneath West
      South Wales Police
      237 crimes / 12m
      ↑13.9% trend
      6.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      69/100
      Safe
      Gowerton
      South Wales Police
      215 crimes / 12m
      ↓34.9% trend
      7.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Blaengwrach and Glynneath West
      B Gowerton
      Safety Score
      58/100 Average
      69/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      237
      215
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      208
      330
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑13.9%
      ↓34.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      6.7%
      7.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Blaengwrach and Glynneath West
      B Gowerton
      Violent Crime
      117 ↑30%
      98 ↓23%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      24 ↓27%
      35 ↓44%
      Other Theft
      21 ↑62%
      9 ↓18%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↑80%
      3 ↓70%
      Burglary
      8 ↑33%
      5 ↓29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      20 ↑18%
      22 ↓44%
      Drugs
      4 ↑33%
      3 ↓57%
      Public Order
      22 ↓8%
      23 ↓26%
      Robbery
      0
      1
      Shoplifting
      4 ↓50%
      6 ↓77%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓38%
      8 ↑60%
      Overall Verdict
      B Gowerton is the safer choice — scoring 69/100 vs 58/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Blaengwrach and Glynneath West safer than Gowerton?

      Blaengwrach and Glynneath West has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) and recorded 237 crimes in the last 12 months. Gowerton has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) with 215 crimes. Gowerton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Blaengwrach and Glynneath West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +13.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Gowerton shows -34.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Blaengwrach and Glynneath West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (117 incidents). In Gowerton, it is Violent Crime (98 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Blaengwrach and Glynneath West recorded 24 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Gowerton recorded 35. 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 Gowerton?

      Violent crime in Blaengwrach and Glynneath West totalled 117 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 98 in Gowerton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Blaengwrach and Glynneath West recorded 208 crimes (now 237, a change of +13.9%). Gowerton recorded 330 crimes previously (now 215, -34.9%).

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

      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 6.7% and Gowerton has 7.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Blaengwrach and Glynneath West and Gowerton?

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

      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 Gowerton on a crime map?

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