Caerau (Bridgend) vs Llangynwyd

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    38/100
    Caerau (Bridgend) South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      81/100
      Llangynwyd South Wales Police

      Caerau (Bridgend) vs Llangynwyd Results

      A
      38/100
      Below Average
      Caerau (Bridgend)
      South Wales Police
      535 crimes / 12m
      ↓25.6% trend
      12.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      81/100
      Safe
      Llangynwyd
      South Wales Police
      89 crimes / 12m
      ↓32.1% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Caerau (Bridgend)
      B Llangynwyd
      Safety Score
      38/100 Below Average
      81/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      535
      89
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      719
      131
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓25.6%
      ↓32.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12.8%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Caerau (Bridgend)
      B Llangynwyd
      Violent Crime
      220 ↓17%
      37 ↓29%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      83 ↓39%
      9 ↓70%
      Other Theft
      19 ↑0%
      2 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      25 ↑47%
      15 ↑200%
      Burglary
      17 ↓32%
      1 ↓83%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      69 ↓7%
      4 ↓60%
      Drugs
      5 ↓79%
      3 ↓40%
      Public Order
      50 ↓47%
      12 ↓20%
      Robbery
      3 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      23 ↓28%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓20%
      0
      Other Crime
      15 ↓35%
      5 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Llangynwyd is the safer choice — scoring 81/100 vs 38/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Caerau (Bridgend) safer than Llangynwyd?

      Caerau (Bridgend) has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) and recorded 535 crimes in the last 12 months. Llangynwyd has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) with 89 crimes. Llangynwyd scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Caerau (Bridgend) vs Llangynwyd?

      Caerau (Bridgend) shows a year-on-year crime trend of -25.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Llangynwyd shows -32.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Caerau (Bridgend) and Llangynwyd?

      In Caerau (Bridgend), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (220 incidents). In Llangynwyd, it is Violent Crime (37 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Caerau (Bridgend) and Llangynwyd?

      Caerau (Bridgend) recorded 83 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Llangynwyd recorded 9. 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 Caerau (Bridgend) vs Llangynwyd?

      Violent crime in Caerau (Bridgend) totalled 220 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 37 in Llangynwyd. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Caerau (Bridgend) and Llangynwyd in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Caerau (Bridgend) recorded 719 crimes (now 535, a change of -25.6%). Llangynwyd recorded 131 crimes previously (now 89, -32.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Caerau (Bridgend) and Llangynwyd?

      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. Caerau (Bridgend) has a resolution rate of 12.8% and Llangynwyd has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Caerau (Bridgend) and Llangynwyd?

      Caerau (Bridgend) falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Llangynwyd 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 Caerau (Bridgend) and Llangynwyd?

      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 Caerau (Bridgend) or Llangynwyd on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Caerau (Bridgend) and Llangynwyd. 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.