Cymer vs Gibbonsdown

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    26/100
    Cymer South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      15/100
      Gibbonsdown South Wales Police

      Cymer vs Gibbonsdown Results

      A
      26/100
      Below Average
      Cymer
      South Wales Police
      584 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.5% trend
      9.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      15/100
      High Crime
      Gibbonsdown
      South Wales Police
      636 crimes / 12m
      ↑21.4% trend
      22.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cymer
      B Gibbonsdown
      Safety Score
      26/100 Below Average
      15/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      584
      636
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      519
      524
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑12.5%
      ↑21.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      9.1%
      22.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cymer
      B Gibbonsdown
      Violent Crime
      257 ↑5%
      314 ↑29%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      109 ↑16%
      58 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      19 ↓17%
      16 ↓36%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↓12%
      26 ↓16%
      Burglary
      9 ↑29%
      8 ↓53%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      41 ↑17%
      64 ↑5%
      Drugs
      32 ↑167%
      47 ↑571%
      Public Order
      70 ↑21%
      65 ↑5%
      Robbery
      1 ↓67%
      8
      Shoplifting
      4 ↑100%
      4
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓33%
      4 ↑300%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓17%
      4 ↓20%
      Other Crime
      20 ↑43%
      16 ↑45%
      Overall Verdict
      A Cymer is the safer choice — scoring 26/100 vs 15/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cymer safer than Gibbonsdown?

      Cymer has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) and recorded 584 crimes in the last 12 months. Gibbonsdown has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) with 636 crimes. Cymer scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cymer vs Gibbonsdown?

      Cymer shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Gibbonsdown shows +21.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cymer and Gibbonsdown?

      In Cymer, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (257 incidents). In Gibbonsdown, it is Violent Crime (314 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cymer and Gibbonsdown?

      Cymer recorded 109 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Gibbonsdown recorded 58. 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 Cymer vs Gibbonsdown?

      Violent crime in Cymer totalled 257 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 314 in Gibbonsdown. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cymer and Gibbonsdown in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cymer recorded 519 crimes (now 584, a change of +12.5%). Gibbonsdown recorded 524 crimes previously (now 636, +21.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cymer and Gibbonsdown?

      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. Cymer has a resolution rate of 9.1% and Gibbonsdown has 22.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cymer and Gibbonsdown?

      Cymer falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Gibbonsdown 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 Cymer and Gibbonsdown?

      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 Cymer or Gibbonsdown on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cymer and Gibbonsdown. 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.