Gower vs Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    78/100
    Gower South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      70/100
      Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen South Wales Police

      Gower vs Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen Results

      A
      78/100
      Safe
      Gower
      South Wales Police
      92 crimes / 12m
      ↓8% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      70/100
      Safe
      Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen
      South Wales Police
      206 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.9% trend
      15.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gower
      B Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen
      Safety Score
      78/100 Safe
      70/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      92
      206
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      100
      242
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8%
      ↓14.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      15.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gower
      B Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen
      Violent Crime
      36 ↓25%
      81 ↓20%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      16 ↑0%
      24 ↑14%
      Other Theft
      4 ↓33%
      13 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↑300%
      10 ↓9%
      Burglary
      4 ↑300%
      6 ↓40%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      10 ↓29%
      11 ↑10%
      Drugs
      0
      6 ↑100%
      Public Order
      16 ↑78%
      20 ↓17%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      0
      18 ↓47%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      2 ↑100%
      12 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gower safer than Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen?

      Gower has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) and recorded 92 crimes in the last 12 months. Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) with 206 crimes. Gower scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gower vs Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen?

      Gower shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen shows -14.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Gower and Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen?

      In Gower, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (36 incidents). In Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen, it is Violent Crime (81 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gower and Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen?

      Gower recorded 16 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen recorded 24. 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 Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen?

      Violent crime in Gower totalled 36 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 81 in Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gower and Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gower recorded 100 crimes (now 92, a change of -8%). Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen recorded 242 crimes previously (now 206, -14.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gower and Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen?

      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 Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen has 15.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gower and Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen?

      Gower falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen 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 Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen?

      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 Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen on a crime map?

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

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