Bridgend Central vs Mayals

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Bridgend Central South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      82/100
      Mayals South Wales Police

      Bridgend Central vs Mayals Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Bridgend Central
      South Wales Police
      1,893 crimes / 12m
      ↑11% trend
      18.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      82/100
      Safe
      Mayals
      South Wales Police
      55 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.8% trend
      33.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bridgend Central
      B Mayals
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      82/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,893
      55
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,706
      53
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11%
      ↑3.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.9%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bridgend Central
      B Mayals
      Violent Crime
      646 ↑13%
      29 ↑81%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      362 ↑25%
      11 ↑120%
      Other Theft
      62 ↓23%
      3 ↓70%
      Vehicle Crime
      41 ↓32%
      1
      Burglary
      37 ↓24%
      2 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      146 ↑26%
      1 ↓86%
      Drugs
      102 ↑59%
      1
      Public Order
      241 ↑12%
      3 ↓25%
      Robbery
      16 ↑23%
      1
      Shoplifting
      155 ↓11%
      2 ↓71%
      Theft from Person
      17 ↑42%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↑17%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      24 ↑71%
      0
      Other Crime
      30 ↓17%
      1
      Overall Verdict
      B Mayals is the safer choice — scoring 82/100 vs 5/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bridgend Central safer than Mayals?

      Bridgend Central has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,893 crimes in the last 12 months. Mayals has a safety score of 82/100 (Safe) with 55 crimes. Mayals scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bridgend Central vs Mayals?

      Bridgend Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Mayals shows +3.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bridgend Central and Mayals?

      In Bridgend Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (646 incidents). In Mayals, it is Violent Crime (29 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bridgend Central and Mayals?

      Bridgend Central recorded 362 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Mayals recorded 11. 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 Bridgend Central vs Mayals?

      Violent crime in Bridgend Central totalled 646 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 29 in Mayals. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bridgend Central and Mayals in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bridgend Central recorded 1,706 crimes (now 1,893, a change of +11%). Mayals recorded 53 crimes previously (now 55, +3.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bridgend Central and Mayals?

      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. Bridgend Central has a resolution rate of 18.9% and Mayals has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bridgend Central and Mayals?

      Bridgend Central falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Mayals 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 Bridgend Central and Mayals?

      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 Bridgend Central or Mayals on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bridgend Central and Mayals. 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.