Clydach vs Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    25/100
    Clydach South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      52/100
      Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera South Wales Police

      Clydach vs Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera Results

      A
      25/100
      Below Average
      Clydach
      South Wales Police
      599 crimes / 12m
      ↑7% trend
      6.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      52/100
      Average
      Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera
      South Wales Police
      287 crimes / 12m
      ↑29.9% trend
      10% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Clydach
      B Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera
      Safety Score
      25/100 Below Average
      52/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      599
      287
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      560
      221
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7%
      ↑29.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      6.7%
      10%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Clydach
      B Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera
      Violent Crime
      259 ↑6%
      135 ↑22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      104 ↑5%
      41 ↑17%
      Other Theft
      24 ↓23%
      17 ↑113%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↓12%
      5 ↑25%
      Burglary
      10 ↑11%
      2 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      56 ↑27%
      26 ↑44%
      Drugs
      15 ↑67%
      3 ↑0%
      Public Order
      78 ↑4%
      42 ↑68%
      Robbery
      1
      0
      Shoplifting
      9 ↓18%
      5 ↓29%
      Theft from Person
      1
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑50%
      3
      Other Crime
      19 ↑27%
      7 ↑40%
      Overall Verdict
      B Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera is the safer choice — scoring 52/100 vs 25/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Clydach safer than Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera?

      Clydach has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) and recorded 599 crimes in the last 12 months. Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) with 287 crimes. Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Clydach vs Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera?

      Clydach shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera shows +29.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Clydach and Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera?

      In Clydach, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (259 incidents). In Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera, it is Violent Crime (135 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Clydach and Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera?

      Clydach recorded 104 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera recorded 41. 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 Clydach vs Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera?

      Violent crime in Clydach totalled 259 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 135 in Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Clydach and Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Clydach recorded 560 crimes (now 599, a change of +7%). Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera recorded 221 crimes previously (now 287, +29.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Clydach and Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera?

      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. Clydach has a resolution rate of 6.7% and Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera has 10%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Clydach and Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera?

      Clydach falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera 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 Clydach and Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera?

      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 Clydach or Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Clydach and Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera. 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.