Cwm Clydach vs Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    63/100
    Cwm Clydach South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      30/100
      Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos South Wales Police

      Cwm Clydach vs Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos Results

      A
      63/100
      Average
      Cwm Clydach
      South Wales Police
      179 crimes / 12m
      ↑17% trend
      18.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      30/100
      Below Average
      Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos
      South Wales Police
      522 crimes / 12m
      ↑5% trend
      11.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cwm Clydach
      B Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos
      Safety Score
      63/100 Average
      30/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      179
      522
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      153
      497
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑17%
      ↑5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.2%
      11.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cwm Clydach
      B Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos
      Violent Crime
      104 ↑42%
      263 ↑27%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      20 ↑11%
      54 ↓34%
      Other Theft
      8 ↑0%
      21 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓63%
      23 ↑28%
      Burglary
      5 ↓17%
      8 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      14 ↑17%
      38 ↓7%
      Drugs
      3 ↓40%
      9 ↑200%
      Public Order
      15 ↑0%
      50 ↓19%
      Shoplifting
      0
      17 ↓43%
      Theft from Person
      1
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      6 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      6 ↓14%
      31 ↑94%
      Overall Verdict
      A Cwm Clydach is the safer choice — scoring 63/100 vs 30/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cwm Clydach safer than Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos?

      Cwm Clydach has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) and recorded 179 crimes in the last 12 months. Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) with 522 crimes. Cwm Clydach scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cwm Clydach vs Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos?

      Cwm Clydach shows a year-on-year crime trend of +17% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos shows +5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cwm Clydach and Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos?

      In Cwm Clydach, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (104 incidents). In Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos, it is Violent Crime (263 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cwm Clydach and Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos?

      Cwm Clydach recorded 20 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos recorded 54. 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 Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos?

      Violent crime in Cwm Clydach totalled 104 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 263 in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cwm Clydach and Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos 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%). Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos recorded 497 crimes previously (now 522, +5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cwm Clydach and Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos?

      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 Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos has 11.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cwm Clydach and Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos?

      Cwm Clydach falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos 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 Cwm Clydach and Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos?

      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 Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos on a crime map?

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

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