Brackla West vs Rest Bay

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    52/100
    Brackla West South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      78/100
      Rest Bay South Wales Police

      Brackla West vs Rest Bay Results

      A
      52/100
      Average
      Brackla West
      South Wales Police
      290 crimes / 12m
      ↑25% trend
      18.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      78/100
      Safe
      Rest Bay
      South Wales Police
      49 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.5% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brackla West
      B Rest Bay
      Safety Score
      52/100 Average
      78/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      290
      49
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      232
      46
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑25%
      ↑6.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.2%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brackla West
      B Rest Bay
      Violent Crime
      139 ↑21%
      25 ↑25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      38 ↓38%
      7 ↑40%
      Other Theft
      13 ↑63%
      2 ↓50%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↑100%
      2 ↑0%
      Burglary
      6 ↓14%
      1 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      24 ↑50%
      4 ↑0%
      Drugs
      9 ↑800%
      0
      Public Order
      46 ↑188%
      7 ↑40%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑167%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Rest Bay is the safer choice — scoring 78/100 vs 52/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brackla West safer than Rest Bay?

      Brackla West has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) and recorded 290 crimes in the last 12 months. Rest Bay has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) with 49 crimes. Rest Bay scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brackla West vs Rest Bay?

      Brackla West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +25% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rest Bay shows +6.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Brackla West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (139 incidents). In Rest Bay, it is Violent Crime (25 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Brackla West recorded 38 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rest Bay recorded 7. 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 Rest Bay?

      Violent crime in Brackla West totalled 139 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 25 in Rest Bay. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brackla West and Rest Bay 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%). Rest Bay recorded 46 crimes previously (now 49, +6.5%).

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

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

      Which police force covers Brackla West and Rest Bay?

      Brackla West falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Rest Bay 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 Rest Bay?

      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 Rest Bay on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Brackla West and Rest Bay. 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.