Gilfach-goch vs Ynysybwl

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    69/100
    Gilfach-goch South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      61/100
      Ynysybwl South Wales Police

      Gilfach-goch vs Ynysybwl Results

      A
      69/100
      Safe
      Gilfach-goch
      South Wales Police
      213 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.4% trend
      33.3% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      61/100
      Average
      Ynysybwl
      South Wales Police
      273 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.8% trend
      25% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gilfach-goch
      B Ynysybwl
      Safety Score
      69/100 Safe
      61/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      213
      273
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      258
      306
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓17.4%
      ↓10.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gilfach-goch
      B Ynysybwl
      Violent Crime
      112 ↓13%
      129 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      10 ↓71%
      36 ↓36%
      Other Theft
      10 ↓17%
      14 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↑20%
      21 ↑110%
      Burglary
      2 ↓60%
      14 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      17 ↑21%
      17 ↓39%
      Drugs
      10 ↑43%
      7 ↓22%
      Public Order
      30 ↑11%
      23 ↓55%
      Robbery
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      6 ↓40%
      3 ↑200%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      7 ↓30%
      8 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      A Gilfach-goch is the safer choice — scoring 69/100 vs 61/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
      Compare a different area? Search any two UK neighbourhoods or cities side-by-side
      Start a New Comparison

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gilfach-goch safer than Ynysybwl?

      Gilfach-goch has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) and recorded 213 crimes in the last 12 months. Ynysybwl has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) with 273 crimes. Gilfach-goch scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gilfach-goch vs Ynysybwl?

      Gilfach-goch shows a year-on-year crime trend of -17.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ynysybwl shows -10.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Gilfach-goch and Ynysybwl?

      In Gilfach-goch, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (112 incidents). In Ynysybwl, it is Violent Crime (129 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gilfach-goch and Ynysybwl?

      Gilfach-goch recorded 10 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ynysybwl recorded 36. 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 Gilfach-goch vs Ynysybwl?

      Violent crime in Gilfach-goch totalled 112 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 129 in Ynysybwl. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gilfach-goch and Ynysybwl in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gilfach-goch recorded 258 crimes (now 213, a change of -17.4%). Ynysybwl recorded 306 crimes previously (now 273, -10.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gilfach-goch 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. Gilfach-goch has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Ynysybwl has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gilfach-goch and Ynysybwl?

      Gilfach-goch 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 Gilfach-goch 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 Gilfach-goch or Ynysybwl on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gilfach-goch and Ynysybwl. 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.