Dyffryn vs Neath North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    62/100
    Dyffryn South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Neath North South Wales Police

      Dyffryn vs Neath North Results

      A
      62/100
      Average
      Dyffryn
      South Wales Police
      250 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.7% trend
      9.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Neath North
      South Wales Police
      945 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.9% trend
      21.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dyffryn
      B Neath North
      Safety Score
      62/100 Average
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      250
      945
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      265
      973
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.7%
      ↓2.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      9.1%
      21.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dyffryn
      B Neath North
      Violent Crime
      112 ↑6%
      360 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      43 ↓33%
      207 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      20 ↑11%
      38 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↑14%
      11 ↓39%
      Burglary
      7 ↑75%
      8 ↓53%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      18 ↑20%
      55 ↓17%
      Drugs
      8 ↑700%
      50 ↑61%
      Public Order
      18 ↓25%
      123 ↑23%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      2 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      7 ↓61%
      65 ↓31%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑300%
      6 ↓14%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      6 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      1 ↓67%
      13 ↑18%
      Overall Verdict
      A Dyffryn is the safer choice — scoring 62/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dyffryn safer than Neath North?

      Dyffryn has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) and recorded 250 crimes in the last 12 months. Neath North has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 945 crimes. Dyffryn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dyffryn vs Neath North?

      Dyffryn shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Neath North shows -2.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Dyffryn and Neath North?

      In Dyffryn, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (112 incidents). In Neath North, it is Violent Crime (360 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dyffryn and Neath North?

      Dyffryn recorded 43 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Neath North recorded 207. 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 Dyffryn vs Neath North?

      Violent crime in Dyffryn totalled 112 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 360 in Neath North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dyffryn and Neath North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dyffryn recorded 265 crimes (now 250, a change of -5.7%). Neath North recorded 973 crimes previously (now 945, -2.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dyffryn and Neath North?

      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. Dyffryn has a resolution rate of 9.1% and Neath North has 21.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dyffryn and Neath North?

      Dyffryn falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Neath North 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 Dyffryn and Neath North?

      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 Dyffryn or Neath North on a crime map?

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

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