Cwmbach vs Gilfach-goch

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    36/100
    Cwmbach South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      69/100
      Gilfach-goch South Wales Police

      Cwmbach vs Gilfach-goch Results

      A
      36/100
      Below Average
      Cwmbach
      South Wales Police
      548 crimes / 12m
      ↓4% trend
      14.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      69/100
      Safe
      Gilfach-goch
      South Wales Police
      213 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.4% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cwmbach
      B Gilfach-goch
      Safety Score
      36/100 Below Average
      69/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      548
      213
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      571
      258
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4%
      ↓17.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.8%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cwmbach
      B Gilfach-goch
      Violent Crime
      205 ↑0%
      112 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      65 ↓26%
      10 ↓71%
      Other Theft
      33 ↓20%
      10 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      24 ↓35%
      6 ↑20%
      Burglary
      12 ↑71%
      2 ↓60%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      40 ↓11%
      17 ↑21%
      Drugs
      18 ↑29%
      10 ↑43%
      Public Order
      85 ↓1%
      30 ↑11%
      Robbery
      2
      1
      Shoplifting
      43 ↑65%
      6 ↓40%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓20%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      15 ↑25%
      7 ↓30%
      Overall Verdict
      B Gilfach-goch is the safer choice — scoring 69/100 vs 36/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cwmbach safer than Gilfach-goch?

      Cwmbach has a safety score of 36/100 (Below Average) and recorded 548 crimes in the last 12 months. Gilfach-goch has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) with 213 crimes. Gilfach-goch scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cwmbach vs Gilfach-goch?

      Cwmbach shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Gilfach-goch shows -17.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cwmbach and Gilfach-goch?

      In Cwmbach, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (205 incidents). In Gilfach-goch, it is Violent Crime (112 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cwmbach and Gilfach-goch?

      Cwmbach recorded 65 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Gilfach-goch recorded 10. 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 Gilfach-goch?

      Violent crime in Cwmbach totalled 205 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 112 in Gilfach-goch. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cwmbach and Gilfach-goch in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cwmbach recorded 571 crimes (now 548, a change of -4%). Gilfach-goch recorded 258 crimes previously (now 213, -17.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cwmbach and Gilfach-goch?

      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 14.8% and Gilfach-goch has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cwmbach and Gilfach-goch?

      Cwmbach falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Gilfach-goch 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 Cwmbach and Gilfach-goch?

      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 Gilfach-goch on a crime map?

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

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