Cwm Clydach vs Bwlch

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    63/100
    Cwm Clydach South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Bwlch Dyfed-Powys Police

      Cwm Clydach vs Bwlch Results

      A
      63/100
      Average
      Cwm Clydach
      South Wales Police
      179 crimes / 12m
      ↑17% trend
      18.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      88/100
      Very Safe
      Bwlch
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      23 crimes / 12m
      ↓28.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cwm Clydach
      B Bwlch
      Safety Score
      63/100 Average
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      179
      23
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      153
      32
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑17%
      ↓28.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.2%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cwm Clydach
      B Bwlch
      Violent Crime
      104 ↑42%
      6 ↓45%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      20 ↑11%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      8 ↑0%
      7 ↓22%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓63%
      3 ↑50%
      Burglary
      5 ↓17%
      4
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      14 ↑17%
      2 ↑100%
      Drugs
      3 ↓40%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      15 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      6 ↓14%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Bwlch is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 63/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cwm Clydach safer than Bwlch?

      Cwm Clydach has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) and recorded 179 crimes in the last 12 months. Bwlch has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) with 23 crimes. Bwlch scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cwm Clydach vs Bwlch?

      Cwm Clydach shows a year-on-year crime trend of +17% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Bwlch shows -28.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cwm Clydach and Bwlch?

      In Cwm Clydach, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (104 incidents). In Bwlch, it is Other Theft (7 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cwm Clydach and Bwlch?

      Cwm Clydach recorded 20 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bwlch recorded 0. 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 Cwm Clydach vs Bwlch?

      Violent crime in Cwm Clydach totalled 104 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 6 in Bwlch. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cwm Clydach recorded 153 crimes (now 179, a change of +17%). Bwlch recorded 32 crimes previously (now 23, -28.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cwm Clydach and Bwlch?

      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. Cwm Clydach has a resolution rate of 18.2% and Bwlch has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cwm Clydach and Bwlch?

      Cwm Clydach falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Bwlch is covered by Dyfed-Powys Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Cwm Clydach and Bwlch?

      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 Cwm Clydach or Bwlch on a crime map?

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

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