Church Village vs Cwmbach

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    59/100
    Church Village South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      36/100
      Cwmbach South Wales Police

      Church Village vs Cwmbach Results

      A
      59/100
      Average
      Church Village
      South Wales Police
      281 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.1% trend
      21.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      36/100
      Below Average
      Cwmbach
      South Wales Police
      548 crimes / 12m
      ↓4% trend
      14.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Church Village
      B Cwmbach
      Safety Score
      59/100 Average
      36/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      281
      548
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      290
      571
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.1%
      ↓4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.4%
      14.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Church Village
      B Cwmbach
      Violent Crime
      128 ↑13%
      205 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      41 ↓11%
      65 ↓26%
      Other Theft
      14 ↓39%
      33 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↓21%
      24 ↓35%
      Burglary
      7 ↓30%
      12 ↑71%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      27 ↓10%
      40 ↓11%
      Drugs
      11 ↑38%
      18 ↑29%
      Public Order
      33 ↑10%
      85 ↓1%
      Robbery
      0
      2
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      43 ↑65%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓50%
      4 ↓20%
      Other Crime
      6 ↓40%
      15 ↑25%
      Overall Verdict
      A Church Village is the safer choice — scoring 59/100 vs 36/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Church Village safer than Cwmbach?

      Church Village has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) and recorded 281 crimes in the last 12 months. Cwmbach has a safety score of 36/100 (Below Average) with 548 crimes. Church Village scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Church Village vs Cwmbach?

      Church Village shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Cwmbach shows -4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Church Village and Cwmbach?

      In Church Village, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (128 incidents). In Cwmbach, it is Violent Crime (205 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Church Village and Cwmbach?

      Church Village recorded 41 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cwmbach recorded 65. 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 Church Village vs Cwmbach?

      Violent crime in Church Village totalled 128 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 205 in Cwmbach. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Church Village and Cwmbach in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Church Village recorded 290 crimes (now 281, a change of -3.1%). Cwmbach recorded 571 crimes previously (now 548, -4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Church Village and Cwmbach?

      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. Church Village has a resolution rate of 21.4% and Cwmbach has 14.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Church Village and Cwmbach?

      Church Village falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Cwmbach 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 Church Village and Cwmbach?

      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 Church Village or Cwmbach on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Church Village and Cwmbach. 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.