Brackla East and Coychurch Lower vs Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    55/100
    Brackla East and Coychurch Lower South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      70/100
      Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen South Wales Police

      Brackla East and Coychurch Lower vs Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen Results

      A
      55/100
      Average
      Brackla East and Coychurch Lower
      South Wales Police
      343 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.4% trend
      39.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      70/100
      Safe
      Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen
      South Wales Police
      206 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.9% trend
      15.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brackla East and Coychurch Lower
      B Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen
      Safety Score
      55/100 Average
      70/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      343
      206
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      335
      242
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.4%
      ↓14.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      39.3%
      15.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brackla East and Coychurch Lower
      B Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen
      Violent Crime
      146 ↑16%
      81 ↓20%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      27 ↓4%
      24 ↑14%
      Other Theft
      19 ↓17%
      13 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓55%
      10 ↓9%
      Burglary
      2 ↓71%
      6 ↓40%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      24 ↑33%
      11 ↑10%
      Drugs
      37 ↓12%
      6 ↑100%
      Public Order
      45 ↓6%
      20 ↓17%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      18 ↑80%
      18 ↓47%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓50%
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      17 ↓6%
      12 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen is the safer choice — scoring 70/100 vs 55/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brackla East and Coychurch Lower safer than Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen?

      Brackla East and Coychurch Lower has a safety score of 55/100 (Average) and recorded 343 crimes in the last 12 months. Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) with 206 crimes. Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brackla East and Coychurch Lower vs Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen?

      Brackla East and Coychurch Lower shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen shows -14.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brackla East and Coychurch Lower and Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen?

      In Brackla East and Coychurch Lower, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (146 incidents). In Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen, it is Violent Crime (81 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brackla East and Coychurch Lower and Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen?

      Brackla East and Coychurch Lower recorded 27 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen recorded 24. 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 Brackla East and Coychurch Lower vs Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen?

      Violent crime in Brackla East and Coychurch Lower totalled 146 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 81 in Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brackla East and Coychurch Lower and Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brackla East and Coychurch Lower recorded 335 crimes (now 343, a change of +2.4%). Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen recorded 242 crimes previously (now 206, -14.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brackla East and Coychurch Lower and Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen?

      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. Brackla East and Coychurch Lower has a resolution rate of 39.3% and Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen has 15.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brackla East and Coychurch Lower and Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen?

      Brackla East and Coychurch Lower falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen 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 Brackla East and Coychurch Lower and Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen?

      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 Brackla East and Coychurch Lower or Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Brackla East and Coychurch Lower and Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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