Aberkenfig vs Brackla West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    73/100
    Aberkenfig South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      2/100
      Brackla West South Wales Police

      Aberkenfig vs Brackla West Results

      A
      73/100
      Safe
      Aberkenfig
      South Wales Police
      158 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      2/100
      High Crime
      Brackla West
      South Wales Police
      1,077 crimes / 12m
      ↑364.2% trend
      18.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aberkenfig
      B Brackla West
      Safety Score
      73/100 Safe
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      158
      1,077
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      167
      232
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.4%
      ↑364.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      18.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aberkenfig
      B Brackla West
      Violent Crime
      43 ↓26%
      424 ↑282%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      46 ↑119%
      143 ↑211%
      Other Theft
      7 ↓42%
      41 ↑310%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓11%
      16
      Burglary
      2 ↓67%
      21 ↑250%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      11 ↓42%
      74 ↑311%
      Drugs
      6 ↑0%
      54 ↑1250%
      Public Order
      25 ↑67%
      157 ↑554%
      Robbery
      0
      4 ↑33%
      Shoplifting
      7 ↓53%
      98
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      3
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      7 ↑250%
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      10 ↑233%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓60%
      25 ↑400%
      Overall Verdict
      A Aberkenfig is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aberkenfig safer than Brackla West?

      Aberkenfig has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) and recorded 158 crimes in the last 12 months. Brackla West has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 1,077 crimes. Aberkenfig scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aberkenfig vs Brackla West?

      Aberkenfig shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Brackla West shows +364.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Aberkenfig, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (46 incidents). In Brackla West, it is Violent Crime (424 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Aberkenfig recorded 46 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Brackla West recorded 143. 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 Aberkenfig vs Brackla West?

      Violent crime in Aberkenfig totalled 43 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 424 in Brackla West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aberkenfig recorded 167 crimes (now 158, a change of -5.4%). Brackla West recorded 232 crimes previously (now 1,077, +364.2%).

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

      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. Aberkenfig has a resolution rate of 0% and Brackla West has 18.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aberkenfig and Brackla West?

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

      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 Aberkenfig or Brackla West on a crime map?

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

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