Brackla West vs Brackla West Central

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    52/100
    Brackla West South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      57/100
      Brackla West Central South Wales Police

      Brackla West vs Brackla West Central Results

      A
      52/100
      Average
      Brackla West
      South Wales Police
      290 crimes / 12m
      ↑25% trend
      18.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      57/100
      Average
      Brackla West Central
      South Wales Police
      272 crimes / 12m
      ↑54.6% trend
      16% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brackla West
      B Brackla West Central
      Safety Score
      52/100 Average
      57/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      290
      272
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      232
      176
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑25%
      ↑54.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.2%
      16%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brackla West
      B Brackla West Central
      Violent Crime
      139 ↑21%
      96 ↑35%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      38 ↓38%
      40 ↑135%
      Other Theft
      13 ↑63%
      11 ↑83%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↑100%
      4 ↑0%
      Burglary
      6 ↓14%
      3 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      24 ↑50%
      25 ↑47%
      Drugs
      9 ↑800%
      8 ↑300%
      Public Order
      46 ↑188%
      31 ↑72%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      2
      Shoplifting
      0
      35 ↑13%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑167%
      14 ↑133%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brackla West safer than Brackla West Central?

      Brackla West has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) and recorded 290 crimes in the last 12 months. Brackla West Central has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) with 272 crimes. Brackla West Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Brackla West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +25% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Brackla West Central shows +54.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Brackla West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (139 incidents). In Brackla West Central, it is Violent Crime (96 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Brackla West recorded 38 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Brackla West Central recorded 40. 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 vs Brackla West Central?

      Violent crime in Brackla West totalled 139 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 96 in Brackla West Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brackla West recorded 232 crimes (now 290, a change of +25%). Brackla West Central recorded 176 crimes previously (now 272, +54.6%).

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

      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 has a resolution rate of 18.2% and Brackla West Central has 16%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brackla West and Brackla West Central?

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

      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 or Brackla West Central on a crime map?

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

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