Cymer vs Ynysybwl

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    19/100
    Cymer South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Ynysybwl South Wales Police

      Cymer vs Ynysybwl Results

      A
      19/100
      High Crime
      Cymer
      South Wales Police
      654 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.4% trend
      13.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Ynysybwl
      South Wales Police
      231 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.8% trend
      22.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cymer
      B Ynysybwl
      Safety Score
      19/100 High Crime
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      654
      231
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      582
      268
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑12.4%
      ↓13.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      13.1%
      22.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cymer
      B Ynysybwl
      Violent Crime
      293 ↑11%
      102 ↓15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      115 ↑19%
      39 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      25 ↓4%
      11 ↓15%
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↓15%
      17 ↑21%
      Burglary
      10 ↑11%
      12 ↑50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      51 ↑28%
      11 ↓39%
      Drugs
      20 ↓23%
      4 ↓60%
      Public Order
      78 ↑20%
      22 ↓44%
      Robbery
      1 ↓67%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      15 ↑275%
      3 ↑200%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓56%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      22 ↑22%
      8 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ynysybwl is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 19/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cymer safer than Ynysybwl?

      Cymer has a safety score of 19/100 (High Crime) and recorded 654 crimes in the last 12 months. Ynysybwl has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 231 crimes. Ynysybwl scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cymer vs Ynysybwl?

      Cymer shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Ynysybwl shows -13.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Cymer, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (293 incidents). In Ynysybwl, it is Violent Crime (102 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Cymer recorded 115 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ynysybwl recorded 39. 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 Ynysybwl?

      Violent crime in Cymer totalled 293 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 102 in Ynysybwl. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cymer recorded 582 crimes (now 654, a change of +12.4%). Ynysybwl recorded 268 crimes previously (now 231, -13.8%).

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

      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 13.1% and Ynysybwl has 22.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cymer and Ynysybwl?

      Cymer falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Ynysybwl 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 Ynysybwl?

      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 Ynysybwl on a crime map?

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

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