Brackla West Central vs Cwmbach

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    57/100
    Brackla West Central South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      36/100
      Cwmbach South Wales Police

      Brackla West Central vs Cwmbach Results

      A
      57/100
      Average
      Brackla West Central
      South Wales Police
      272 crimes / 12m
      ↑54.6% trend
      16% resolved
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      VS
      B
      36/100
      Below Average
      Cwmbach
      South Wales Police
      548 crimes / 12m
      ↓4% trend
      14.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brackla West Central
      B Cwmbach
      Safety Score
      57/100 Average
      36/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      272
      548
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      176
      571
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑54.6%
      ↓4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16%
      14.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brackla West Central
      B Cwmbach
      Violent Crime
      96 ↑35%
      205 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      40 ↑135%
      65 ↓26%
      Other Theft
      11 ↑83%
      33 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↑0%
      24 ↓35%
      Burglary
      3 ↑0%
      12 ↑71%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      25 ↑47%
      40 ↓11%
      Drugs
      8 ↑300%
      18 ↑29%
      Public Order
      31 ↑72%
      85 ↓1%
      Robbery
      2
      2
      Shoplifting
      35 ↑13%
      43 ↑65%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      4 ↓20%
      Other Crime
      14 ↑133%
      15 ↑25%
      Overall Verdict
      A Brackla West Central is the safer choice — scoring 57/100 vs 36/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brackla West Central safer than Cwmbach?

      Brackla West Central has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) and recorded 272 crimes in the last 12 months. Cwmbach has a safety score of 36/100 (Below Average) with 548 crimes. Brackla West Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brackla West Central vs Cwmbach?

      Brackla West Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +54.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Cwmbach shows -4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brackla West Central and Cwmbach?

      In Brackla West Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (96 incidents). In Cwmbach, it is Violent Crime (205 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brackla West Central and Cwmbach?

      Brackla West Central recorded 40 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cwmbach recorded 65. 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 West Central vs Cwmbach?

      Violent crime in Brackla West Central totalled 96 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 205 in Cwmbach. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brackla West Central and Cwmbach in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brackla West Central recorded 176 crimes (now 272, a change of +54.6%). Cwmbach recorded 571 crimes previously (now 548, -4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brackla West Central and Cwmbach?

      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 West Central has a resolution rate of 16% and Cwmbach has 14.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brackla West Central and Cwmbach?

      Brackla West Central falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Cwmbach 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 West Central and Cwmbach?

      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 West Central or Cwmbach on a crime map?

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

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