Clydach vs Maesteg West

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
      26/100
      Maesteg West South Wales Police

      Clydach vs Maesteg West Results

      A
      25/100
      Below Average
      Clydach
      South Wales Police
      599 crimes / 12m
      ↑7% trend
      6.7% 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 Clydach
      B Maesteg West
      Safety Score
      25/100 Below Average
      26/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      599
      619
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      560
      511
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7%
      ↑21.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      6.7%
      8.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Clydach
      B Maesteg West
      Violent Crime
      259 ↑6%
      217 ↑38%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      104 ↑5%
      97 ↑9%
      Other Theft
      24 ↓23%
      26 ↑13%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↓12%
      25 ↑92%
      Burglary
      10 ↑11%
      10 ↓52%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      56 ↑27%
      48 ↑2%
      Drugs
      15 ↑67%
      13 ↑86%
      Public Order
      78 ↑4%
      74 ↑37%
      Robbery
      1
      6 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      9 ↓18%
      91 ↑6%
      Theft from Person
      1
      3 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑50%
      1
      Other Crime
      19 ↑27%
      8 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Clydach safer than Maesteg West?

      Clydach has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) and recorded 599 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 Clydach vs Maesteg West?

      Clydach shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7% — 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 Clydach and Maesteg West?

      In Clydach, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (259 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 Clydach and Maesteg West?

      Clydach recorded 104 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 Clydach vs Maesteg West?

      Violent crime in Clydach totalled 259 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 Clydach and Maesteg West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Clydach recorded 560 crimes (now 599, a change of +7%). Maesteg West recorded 511 crimes previously (now 619, +21.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Clydach 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. Clydach has a resolution rate of 6.7% and Maesteg West has 8.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Clydach and Maesteg West?

      Clydach 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 Clydach 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 Clydach or Maesteg West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Clydach and Maesteg West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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