Brackla West vs Cwmbach

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
      36/100
      Cwmbach South Wales Police

      Brackla West vs Cwmbach Results

      A
      52/100
      Average
      Brackla West
      South Wales Police
      290 crimes / 12m
      ↑25% trend
      18.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      36/100
      Below Average
      Cwmbach
      South Wales Police
      548 crimes / 12m
      ↓4% trend
      14.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brackla West
      B Cwmbach
      Safety Score
      52/100 Average
      36/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      290
      548
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      232
      571
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑25%
      ↓4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.2%
      14.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brackla West
      B Cwmbach
      Violent Crime
      139 ↑21%
      205 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      38 ↓38%
      65 ↓26%
      Other Theft
      13 ↑63%
      33 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↑100%
      24 ↓35%
      Burglary
      6 ↓14%
      12 ↑71%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      24 ↑50%
      40 ↓11%
      Drugs
      9 ↑800%
      18 ↑29%
      Public Order
      46 ↑188%
      85 ↓1%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      2
      Shoplifting
      0
      43 ↑65%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      4 ↓20%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑167%
      15 ↑25%
      Overall Verdict
      A Brackla West is the safer choice — scoring 52/100 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 safer than Cwmbach?

      Brackla West has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) and recorded 290 crimes in the last 12 months. Cwmbach has a safety score of 36/100 (Below Average) with 548 crimes. Brackla West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brackla West vs Cwmbach?

      Brackla West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +25% — 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 and Cwmbach?

      In Brackla West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (139 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 and Cwmbach?

      Brackla West recorded 38 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 vs Cwmbach?

      Violent crime in Brackla West totalled 139 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 and Cwmbach 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%). Cwmbach recorded 571 crimes previously (now 548, -4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brackla West 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 has a resolution rate of 18.2% 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 and Cwmbach?

      Brackla West 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 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 or Cwmbach on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Brackla West 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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