Church Village vs Ogmore Vale

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    59/100
    Church Village South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      58/100
      Ogmore Vale South Wales Police

      Church Village vs Ogmore Vale 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
      58/100
      Average
      Ogmore Vale
      South Wales Police
      207 crimes / 12m
      ↑20.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Church Village
      B Ogmore Vale
      Safety Score
      59/100 Average
      58/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      281
      207
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      290
      172
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.1%
      ↑20.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.4%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Church Village
      B Ogmore Vale
      Violent Crime
      128 ↑13%
      113 ↑31%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      41 ↓11%
      22 ↑5%
      Other Theft
      14 ↓39%
      10 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↓21%
      8 ↑100%
      Burglary
      7 ↓30%
      5 ↑67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      27 ↓10%
      16 ↑14%
      Drugs
      11 ↑38%
      6
      Public Order
      33 ↑10%
      17 ↓32%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      2
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓50%
      0
      Other Crime
      6 ↓40%
      7 ↑40%
      Overall Verdict
      A Church Village is the safer choice — scoring 59/100 vs 58/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Church Village safer than Ogmore Vale?

      Church Village has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) and recorded 281 crimes in the last 12 months. Ogmore Vale has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) with 207 crimes. Church Village scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Church Village vs Ogmore Vale?

      Church Village shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ogmore Vale shows +20.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Church Village, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (128 incidents). In Ogmore Vale, it is Violent Crime (113 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Church Village recorded 41 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ogmore Vale recorded 22. 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 Ogmore Vale?

      Violent crime in Church Village totalled 128 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 113 in Ogmore Vale. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Church Village and Ogmore Vale 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%). Ogmore Vale recorded 172 crimes previously (now 207, +20.4%).

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

      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 Ogmore Vale has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Church Village and Ogmore Vale?

      Church Village falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Ogmore Vale 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 Ogmore Vale?

      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 Ogmore Vale on a crime map?

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