Brackla East Central vs Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    73/100
    Brackla East Central South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      52/100
      Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera South Wales Police

      Brackla East Central vs Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera Results

      A
      73/100
      Safe
      Brackla East Central
      South Wales Police
      117 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.5% trend
      15.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      52/100
      Average
      Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera
      South Wales Police
      287 crimes / 12m
      ↑29.9% trend
      10% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brackla East Central
      B Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera
      Safety Score
      73/100 Safe
      52/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      117
      287
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      104
      221
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑12.5%
      ↑29.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.4%
      10%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brackla East Central
      B Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera
      Violent Crime
      53 ↑13%
      135 ↑22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      25 ↓11%
      41 ↑17%
      Other Theft
      2 ↑0%
      17 ↑113%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↑0%
      5 ↑25%
      Burglary
      1 ↓80%
      2 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      12 ↑71%
      26 ↑44%
      Drugs
      3 ↑50%
      3 ↑0%
      Public Order
      18 ↑80%
      42 ↑68%
      Shoplifting
      0
      5 ↓29%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      3
      Other Crime
      2 ↑0%
      7 ↑40%
      Overall Verdict
      A Brackla East Central is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 52/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brackla East Central safer than Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera?

      Brackla East Central has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) and recorded 117 crimes in the last 12 months. Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) with 287 crimes. Brackla East Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brackla East Central vs Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera?

      Brackla East Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera shows +29.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brackla East Central and Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera?

      In Brackla East Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (53 incidents). In Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera, it is Violent Crime (135 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brackla East Central and Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera?

      Brackla East Central recorded 25 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera recorded 41. 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 Central vs Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera?

      Violent crime in Brackla East Central totalled 53 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 135 in Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brackla East Central and Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brackla East Central recorded 104 crimes (now 117, a change of +12.5%). Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera recorded 221 crimes previously (now 287, +29.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brackla East Central and Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera?

      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 Central has a resolution rate of 15.4% and Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera has 10%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brackla East Central and Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera?

      Brackla East Central falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera 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 Central and Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera?

      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 Central or Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera on a crime map?

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

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