Brynna and Llanharan vs Maesteg West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    1/100
    Brynna and Llanharan South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      26/100
      Maesteg West South Wales Police

      Brynna and Llanharan vs Maesteg West Results

      A
      1/100
      High Crime
      Brynna and Llanharan
      South Wales Police
      838 crimes / 12m
      ↑27% trend
      7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      26/100
      Below Average
      Maesteg West
      South Wales Police
      619 crimes / 12m
      ↑21.1% trend
      8.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brynna and Llanharan
      B Maesteg West
      Safety Score
      1/100 High Crime
      26/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      838
      619
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      660
      511
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑27%
      ↑21.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      7%
      8.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brynna and Llanharan
      B Maesteg West
      Violent Crime
      390 ↑18%
      217 ↑38%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      124 ↑97%
      97 ↑9%
      Other Theft
      56 ↑44%
      26 ↑13%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↓6%
      25 ↑92%
      Burglary
      22 ↑214%
      10 ↓52%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      48 ↓8%
      48 ↑2%
      Drugs
      27 ↓7%
      13 ↑86%
      Public Order
      113 ↑26%
      74 ↑37%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      6 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      4 ↑33%
      91 ↑6%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓33%
      3 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↓13%
      1
      Other Crime
      25 ↑92%
      8 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Maesteg West is the safer choice — scoring 26/100 vs 1/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brynna and Llanharan safer than Maesteg West?

      Brynna and Llanharan has a safety score of 1/100 (High Crime) and recorded 838 crimes in the last 12 months. Maesteg West has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) with 619 crimes. Maesteg West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brynna and Llanharan vs Maesteg West?

      Brynna and Llanharan shows a year-on-year crime trend of +27% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Maesteg West shows +21.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brynna and Llanharan and Maesteg West?

      In Brynna and Llanharan, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (390 incidents). In Maesteg West, it is Violent Crime (217 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brynna and Llanharan and Maesteg West?

      Brynna and Llanharan recorded 124 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Maesteg West recorded 97. 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 Brynna and Llanharan vs Maesteg West?

      Violent crime in Brynna and Llanharan totalled 390 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 217 in Maesteg West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brynna and Llanharan and Maesteg West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brynna and Llanharan recorded 660 crimes (now 838, a change of +27%). Maesteg West recorded 511 crimes previously (now 619, +21.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brynna and Llanharan and Maesteg West?

      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. Brynna and Llanharan has a resolution rate of 7% and Maesteg West has 8.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brynna and Llanharan and Maesteg West?

      Brynna and Llanharan falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Maesteg West 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 Brynna and Llanharan and Maesteg West?

      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 Brynna and Llanharan or Maesteg West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Brynna and Llanharan and Maesteg West. 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.