Gabalfa vs Glynneath Central and East

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    17/100
    Gabalfa South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Glynneath Central and East South Wales Police

      Gabalfa vs Glynneath Central and East Results

      A
      17/100
      High Crime
      Gabalfa
      South Wales Police
      850 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.1% trend
      42.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Glynneath Central and East
      South Wales Police
      150 crimes / 12m
      ↑35.1% trend
      25% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gabalfa
      B Glynneath Central and East
      Safety Score
      17/100 High Crime
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      850
      150
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      772
      111
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑10.1%
      ↑35.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      42.9%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gabalfa
      B Glynneath Central and East
      Violent Crime
      173 ↓16%
      67 ↑34%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      47 ↓4%
      28 ↑180%
      Other Theft
      44 ↑52%
      4 ↓33%
      Vehicle Crime
      111 ↑31%
      7 ↑250%
      Burglary
      23 ↓43%
      5 ↑150%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      67 ↑37%
      15 ↑67%
      Drugs
      30 ↑67%
      2 ↑100%
      Public Order
      48 ↓16%
      12 ↓45%
      Robbery
      20 ↑54%
      0
      Shoplifting
      208 ↑28%
      4 ↓20%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑20%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      44 ↓6%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      15 ↑1400%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      14 ↑27%
      2 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gabalfa safer than Glynneath Central and East?

      Gabalfa has a safety score of 17/100 (High Crime) and recorded 850 crimes in the last 12 months. Glynneath Central and East has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 150 crimes. Glynneath Central and East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gabalfa vs Glynneath Central and East?

      Gabalfa shows a year-on-year crime trend of +10.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Glynneath Central and East shows +35.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Gabalfa and Glynneath Central and East?

      In Gabalfa, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (208 incidents). In Glynneath Central and East, it is Violent Crime (67 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gabalfa and Glynneath Central and East?

      Gabalfa recorded 47 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Glynneath Central and East recorded 28. 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 Gabalfa vs Glynneath Central and East?

      Violent crime in Gabalfa totalled 173 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 67 in Glynneath Central and East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gabalfa and Glynneath Central and East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gabalfa recorded 772 crimes (now 850, a change of +10.1%). Glynneath Central and East recorded 111 crimes previously (now 150, +35.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gabalfa and Glynneath Central and East?

      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. Gabalfa has a resolution rate of 42.9% and Glynneath Central and East has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gabalfa and Glynneath Central and East?

      Gabalfa falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Glynneath Central and East 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 Gabalfa and Glynneath Central and East?

      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 Gabalfa or Glynneath Central and East on a crime map?

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

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