Glynneath Central and East vs Townhill

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    67/100
    Glynneath Central and East South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Townhill South Wales Police

      Glynneath Central and East vs Townhill Results

      A
      67/100
      Safe
      Glynneath Central and East
      South Wales Police
      150 crimes / 12m
      ↑35.1% trend
      25% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Townhill
      South Wales Police
      1,018 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.4% trend
      15.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Glynneath Central and East
      B Townhill
      Safety Score
      67/100 Safe
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      150
      1,018
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      111
      890
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑35.1%
      ↑14.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      15.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Glynneath Central and East
      B Townhill
      Violent Crime
      67 ↑34%
      460 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      28 ↑180%
      120 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      4 ↓33%
      49 ↑23%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↑250%
      26 ↑30%
      Burglary
      5 ↑150%
      14 ↑75%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      15 ↑67%
      95 ↑0%
      Drugs
      2 ↑100%
      45 ↑105%
      Public Order
      12 ↓45%
      135 ↑18%
      Robbery
      0
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      4 ↓20%
      4 ↑33%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      7 ↑17%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      2 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      10 ↑25%
      Other Crime
      2 ↑0%
      48 ↑60%
      Overall Verdict
      A Glynneath Central and East is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Glynneath Central and East safer than Townhill?

      Glynneath Central and East has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 150 crimes in the last 12 months. Townhill has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 1,018 crimes. Glynneath Central and East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Glynneath Central and East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +35.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Townhill shows +14.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Glynneath Central and East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (67 incidents). In Townhill, it is Violent Crime (460 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Glynneath Central and East recorded 28 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Townhill recorded 120. 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 Glynneath Central and East vs Townhill?

      Violent crime in Glynneath Central and East totalled 67 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 460 in Townhill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Glynneath Central and East recorded 111 crimes (now 150, a change of +35.1%). Townhill recorded 890 crimes previously (now 1,018, +14.4%).

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

      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. Glynneath Central and East has a resolution rate of 25% and Townhill has 15.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Glynneath Central and East and Townhill?

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

      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 Glynneath Central and East or Townhill on a crime map?

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

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