Cwmbach vs Darren Valley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    28/100
    Cwmbach South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      87/100
      Darren Valley Gwent Police

      Cwmbach vs Darren Valley Results

      A
      28/100
      Below Average
      Cwmbach
      South Wales Police
      572 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.5% trend
      15.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      87/100
      Very Safe
      Darren Valley
      Gwent Police
      54 crimes / 12m
      ↓69.7% trend
      16.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cwmbach
      B Darren Valley
      Safety Score
      28/100 Below Average
      87/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      572
      54
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      532
      178
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.5%
      ↓69.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.2%
      16.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cwmbach
      B Darren Valley
      Violent Crime
      244 ↑27%
      13 ↓81%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      59 ↓25%
      11 ↓62%
      Other Theft
      33 ↑6%
      3 ↓63%
      Vehicle Crime
      13 ↓67%
      7 ↑0%
      Burglary
      12 ↑50%
      2 ↓75%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      52 ↑73%
      11 ↓63%
      Drugs
      24 ↑140%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      68 ↓24%
      6 ↓65%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      39 ↑30%
      0
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑133%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      16 ↑0%
      1 ↓80%
      Overall Verdict
      B Darren Valley is the safer choice — scoring 87/100 vs 28/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cwmbach safer than Darren Valley?

      Cwmbach has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) and recorded 572 crimes in the last 12 months. Darren Valley has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) with 54 crimes. Darren Valley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cwmbach vs Darren Valley?

      Cwmbach shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Darren Valley shows -69.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cwmbach and Darren Valley?

      In Cwmbach, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (244 incidents). In Darren Valley, it is Violent Crime (13 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cwmbach and Darren Valley?

      Cwmbach recorded 59 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Darren Valley recorded 11. 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 Cwmbach vs Darren Valley?

      Violent crime in Cwmbach totalled 244 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 13 in Darren Valley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cwmbach and Darren Valley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cwmbach recorded 532 crimes (now 572, a change of +7.5%). Darren Valley recorded 178 crimes previously (now 54, -69.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cwmbach and Darren Valley?

      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. Cwmbach has a resolution rate of 15.2% and Darren Valley has 16.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cwmbach and Darren Valley?

      Cwmbach falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Darren Valley is covered by Gwent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Cwmbach and Darren Valley?

      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 Cwmbach or Darren Valley on a crime map?

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

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