Gower vs Hengoed
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Gower vs Hengoed 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 Gower safer than Hengoed?
Gower has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) and recorded 64 crimes in the last 12 months. Hengoed has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 259 crimes. Gower scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Gower vs Hengoed?
Gower shows a year-on-year crime trend of -40.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Hengoed shows -27.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Gower and Hengoed?
In Gower, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (27 incidents). In Hengoed, it is Violent Crime (112 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gower and Hengoed?
Gower recorded 9 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hengoed recorded 17. 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 Gower vs Hengoed?
Violent crime in Gower totalled 27 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 112 in Hengoed. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Gower and Hengoed in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gower recorded 108 crimes (now 64, a change of -40.7%). Hengoed recorded 357 crimes previously (now 259, -27.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gower and Hengoed?
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. Gower has a resolution rate of 0% and Hengoed has 23.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Gower and Hengoed?
Gower falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Hengoed is covered by Dyfed-Powys Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Gower and Hengoed?
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 Gower or Hengoed on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gower and Hengoed. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.