Gorseinon and Penyrheol vs Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Gorseinon and Penyrheol South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      30/100
      Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos South Wales Police

      Gorseinon and Penyrheol vs Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Gorseinon and Penyrheol
      South Wales Police
      789 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.6% trend
      15.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      30/100
      Below Average
      Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos
      South Wales Police
      522 crimes / 12m
      ↑5% trend
      11.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gorseinon and Penyrheol
      B Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      30/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      789
      522
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      810
      497
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.6%
      ↑5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.8%
      11.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gorseinon and Penyrheol
      B Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos
      Violent Crime
      343 ↑12%
      263 ↑27%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      127 ↑2%
      54 ↓34%
      Other Theft
      40 ↑21%
      21 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↑13%
      23 ↑28%
      Burglary
      15 ↑150%
      8 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      65 ↓19%
      38 ↓7%
      Drugs
      50 ↑257%
      9 ↑200%
      Public Order
      65 ↓42%
      50 ↓19%
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      25 ↓69%
      17 ↓43%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑75%
      6 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      30 ↑30%
      31 ↑94%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gorseinon and Penyrheol safer than Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos?

      Gorseinon and Penyrheol has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 789 crimes in the last 12 months. Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) with 522 crimes. Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gorseinon and Penyrheol vs Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos?

      Gorseinon and Penyrheol shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos shows +5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Gorseinon and Penyrheol and Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos?

      In Gorseinon and Penyrheol, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (343 incidents). In Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos, it is Violent Crime (263 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gorseinon and Penyrheol and Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos?

      Gorseinon and Penyrheol recorded 127 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos recorded 54. 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 Gorseinon and Penyrheol vs Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos?

      Violent crime in Gorseinon and Penyrheol totalled 343 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 263 in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gorseinon and Penyrheol and Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gorseinon and Penyrheol recorded 810 crimes (now 789, a change of -2.6%). Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos recorded 497 crimes previously (now 522, +5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gorseinon and Penyrheol and Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos?

      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. Gorseinon and Penyrheol has a resolution rate of 15.8% and Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos has 11.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gorseinon and Penyrheol and Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos?

      Gorseinon and Penyrheol falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos 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 Gorseinon and Penyrheol and Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos?

      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 Gorseinon and Penyrheol or Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos on a crime map?

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

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