Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera vs Townhill

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    52/100
    Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Townhill South Wales Police

      Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera vs Townhill Results

      A
      52/100
      Average
      Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera
      South Wales Police
      287 crimes / 12m
      ↑29.9% trend
      10% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Townhill
      South Wales Police
      1,018 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.4% trend
      15.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera
      B Townhill
      Safety Score
      52/100 Average
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      287
      1,018
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      221
      890
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑29.9%
      ↑14.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      10%
      15.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera
      B Townhill
      Violent Crime
      135 ↑22%
      460 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      41 ↑17%
      120 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      17 ↑113%
      49 ↑23%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↑25%
      26 ↑30%
      Burglary
      2 ↓50%
      14 ↑75%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      26 ↑44%
      95 ↑0%
      Drugs
      3 ↑0%
      45 ↑105%
      Public Order
      42 ↑68%
      135 ↑18%
      Robbery
      0
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      5 ↓29%
      4 ↑33%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      7 ↑17%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      3
      10 ↑25%
      Other Crime
      7 ↑40%
      48 ↑60%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera safer than Townhill?

      Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) and recorded 287 crimes in the last 12 months. Townhill has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 1,018 crimes. Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera vs Townhill?

      Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera shows a year-on-year crime trend of +29.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Townhill shows +14.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera and Townhill?

      In Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (135 incidents). In Townhill, it is Violent Crime (460 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera and Townhill?

      Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera recorded 41 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Townhill recorded 120. 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 Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera vs Townhill?

      Violent crime in Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera totalled 135 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 460 in Townhill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera and Townhill in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera recorded 221 crimes (now 287, a change of +29.9%). Townhill recorded 890 crimes previously (now 1,018, +14.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera and Townhill?

      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. Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera has a resolution rate of 10% and Townhill has 15.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera and Townhill?

      Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Townhill 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 Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera and Townhill?

      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 Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera or Townhill on a crime map?

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

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