Gower vs Gowerton
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Gower vs Gowerton 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 Gowerton?
Gower has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) and recorded 92 crimes in the last 12 months. Gowerton has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) with 215 crimes. Gower scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Gower vs Gowerton?
Gower shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Gowerton shows -34.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Gower and Gowerton?
In Gower, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (36 incidents). In Gowerton, it is Violent Crime (98 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gower and Gowerton?
Gower recorded 16 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Gowerton recorded 35. 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 Gowerton?
Violent crime in Gower totalled 36 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 98 in Gowerton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Gower and Gowerton in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gower recorded 100 crimes (now 92, a change of -8%). Gowerton recorded 330 crimes previously (now 215, -34.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gower and Gowerton?
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 Gowerton has 7.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Gower and Gowerton?
Gower falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Gowerton 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 Gower and Gowerton?
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 Gowerton on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gower and Gowerton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.