Cwmbwrla vs Gowerton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Cwmbwrla South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      68/100
      Gowerton South Wales Police

      Cwmbwrla vs Gowerton Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Cwmbwrla
      South Wales Police
      1,393 crimes / 12m
      ↑152.4% trend
      16.5% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      68/100
      Safe
      Gowerton
      South Wales Police
      222 crimes / 12m
      ↓27.9% trend
      3.7% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cwmbwrla
      B Gowerton
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      68/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,393
      222
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      552
      308
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑152.4%
      ↓27.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.5%
      3.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cwmbwrla
      B Gowerton
      Violent Crime
      628 ↑211%
      100 ↓19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      116 ↑152%
      37 ↓35%
      Other Theft
      64 ↑113%
      5 ↓55%
      Vehicle Crime
      66 ↑187%
      4 ↓64%
      Burglary
      23 ↑92%
      3 ↓57%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      115 ↑95%
      22 ↓50%
      Drugs
      37 ↑37%
      2 ↓71%
      Public Order
      155 ↑163%
      19 ↓37%
      Robbery
      9 ↑350%
      2
      Shoplifting
      117 ↑95%
      15 ↑50%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑200%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑80%
      1 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      41 ↑95%
      11 ↑120%
      Overall Verdict
      B Gowerton is the safer choice — scoring 68/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cwmbwrla safer than Gowerton?

      Cwmbwrla has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,393 crimes in the last 12 months. Gowerton has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) with 222 crimes. Gowerton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cwmbwrla vs Gowerton?

      Cwmbwrla shows a year-on-year crime trend of +152.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Gowerton shows -27.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cwmbwrla and Gowerton?

      In Cwmbwrla, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (628 incidents). In Gowerton, it is Violent Crime (100 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cwmbwrla and Gowerton?

      Cwmbwrla recorded 116 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Gowerton recorded 37. 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 Cwmbwrla vs Gowerton?

      Violent crime in Cwmbwrla totalled 628 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 100 in Gowerton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cwmbwrla and Gowerton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cwmbwrla recorded 552 crimes (now 1,393, a change of +152.4%). Gowerton recorded 308 crimes previously (now 222, -27.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cwmbwrla and Gowerton?

      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. Cwmbwrla has a resolution rate of 16.5% and Gowerton has 3.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cwmbwrla and Gowerton?

      Cwmbwrla falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Gowerton 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 Cwmbwrla and Gowerton?

      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 Cwmbwrla or Gowerton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cwmbwrla and Gowerton. 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.