Clydach vs Newton

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
      78/100
      Newton South Wales Police

      Clydach vs Newton Results

      A
      25/100
      Below Average
      Clydach
      South Wales Police
      599 crimes / 12m
      ↑7% trend
      6.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      78/100
      Safe
      Newton
      South Wales Police
      108 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.9% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Clydach
      B Newton
      Safety Score
      25/100 Below Average
      78/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      599
      108
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      560
      116
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7%
      ↓6.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      6.7%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Clydach
      B Newton
      Violent Crime
      259 ↑6%
      52 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      104 ↑5%
      14 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      24 ↓23%
      6 ↑20%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↓12%
      4 ↓20%
      Burglary
      10 ↑11%
      5 ↓29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      56 ↑27%
      5 ↑25%
      Drugs
      15 ↑67%
      7
      Public Order
      78 ↑4%
      11 ↓21%
      Robbery
      1
      0
      Shoplifting
      9 ↓18%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      1
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑50%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      19 ↑27%
      1 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Newton is the safer choice — scoring 78/100 vs 25/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Clydach safer than Newton?

      Clydach has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) and recorded 599 crimes in the last 12 months. Newton has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) with 108 crimes. Newton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Clydach vs Newton?

      Clydach shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Newton shows -6.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Clydach and Newton?

      In Clydach, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (259 incidents). In Newton, it is Violent Crime (52 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Clydach and Newton?

      Clydach recorded 104 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Newton recorded 14. 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 Newton?

      Violent crime in Clydach totalled 259 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 52 in Newton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Clydach recorded 560 crimes (now 599, a change of +7%). Newton recorded 116 crimes previously (now 108, -6.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Clydach and Newton?

      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 Newton has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Clydach and Newton?

      Clydach falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Newton 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 Newton?

      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 Newton on a crime map?

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