Briton Ferry West vs Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Briton Ferry West vs Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Briton Ferry West safer than Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen?
Briton Ferry West has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) and recorded 261 crimes in the last 12 months. Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) with 206 crimes. Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Briton Ferry West vs Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen?
Briton Ferry West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +15.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen shows -14.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Briton Ferry West and Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen?
In Briton Ferry West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (125 incidents). In Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen, it is Violent Crime (81 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Briton Ferry West and Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen?
Briton Ferry West recorded 50 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen recorded 24. 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 Briton Ferry West vs Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen?
Violent crime in Briton Ferry West totalled 125 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 81 in Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Briton Ferry West and Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Briton Ferry West recorded 226 crimes (now 261, a change of +15.5%). Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen recorded 242 crimes previously (now 206, -14.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Briton Ferry West and Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen?
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. Briton Ferry West has a resolution rate of 25% and Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen has 15.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Briton Ferry West and Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen?
Briton Ferry West falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen 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 Briton Ferry West and Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen?
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 Briton Ferry West or Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Briton Ferry West and Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.