Blackmill vs Garw Valley
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Blackmill vs Garw Valley Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blackmill safer than Garw Valley?
Blackmill has a safety score of 80/100 (Safe) and recorded 111 crimes in the last 12 months. Garw Valley has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) with 297 crimes. Blackmill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Blackmill vs Garw Valley?
Blackmill shows a year-on-year crime trend of -35.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Garw Valley shows -41.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Blackmill and Garw Valley?
In Blackmill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (77 incidents). In Garw Valley, it is Violent Crime (165 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Blackmill and Garw Valley?
Blackmill recorded 11 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Garw Valley recorded 31. 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 Blackmill vs Garw Valley?
Violent crime in Blackmill totalled 77 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 165 in Garw Valley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Blackmill and Garw Valley in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Blackmill recorded 172 crimes (now 111, a change of -35.5%). Garw Valley recorded 507 crimes previously (now 297, -41.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blackmill and Garw Valley?
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. Blackmill has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Garw Valley has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Blackmill and Garw Valley?
Blackmill falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Garw Valley 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 Blackmill and Garw Valley?
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 Blackmill or Garw Valley on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Blackmill and Garw Valley. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.