Brackla West Central vs Ogmore Vale

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
      58/100
      Ogmore Vale South Wales Police

      Brackla West Central vs Ogmore Vale 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
      58/100
      Average
      Ogmore Vale
      South Wales Police
      207 crimes / 12m
      ↑20.4% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brackla West Central
      B Ogmore Vale
      Safety Score
      57/100 Average
      58/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      272
      207
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      176
      172
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑54.6%
      ↑20.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brackla West Central
      B Ogmore Vale
      Violent Crime
      96 ↑35%
      113 ↑31%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      40 ↑135%
      22 ↑5%
      Other Theft
      11 ↑83%
      10 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↑0%
      8 ↑100%
      Burglary
      3 ↑0%
      5 ↑67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      25 ↑47%
      16 ↑14%
      Drugs
      8 ↑300%
      6
      Public Order
      31 ↑72%
      17 ↓32%
      Robbery
      2
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      35 ↑13%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Other Crime
      14 ↑133%
      7 ↑40%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ogmore Vale is the safer choice — scoring 58/100 vs 57/100 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 Ogmore Vale?

      Brackla West Central has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) and recorded 272 crimes in the last 12 months. Ogmore Vale has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) with 207 crimes. Ogmore Vale scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brackla West Central vs Ogmore Vale?

      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. Ogmore Vale shows +20.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Brackla West Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (96 incidents). In Ogmore Vale, it is Violent Crime (113 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Brackla West Central recorded 40 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ogmore Vale recorded 22. 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 Ogmore Vale?

      Violent crime in Brackla West Central totalled 96 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 113 in Ogmore Vale. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brackla West Central and Ogmore Vale 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%). Ogmore Vale recorded 172 crimes previously (now 207, +20.4%).

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

      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 Ogmore Vale has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brackla West Central and Ogmore Vale?

      Brackla West Central falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Ogmore Vale 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 Ogmore Vale?

      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 Ogmore Vale on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Brackla West Central and Ogmore Vale. 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.