Gower vs Neath North

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
      8/100
      Neath North South Wales Police

      Gower vs Neath North Results

      A
      78/100
      Safe
      Gower
      South Wales Police
      92 crimes / 12m
      ↓8% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Neath North
      South Wales Police
      945 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.9% trend
      21.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gower
      B Neath North
      Safety Score
      78/100 Safe
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      92
      945
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      100
      973
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8%
      ↓2.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      21.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gower
      B Neath North
      Violent Crime
      36 ↓25%
      360 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      16 ↑0%
      207 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      4 ↓33%
      38 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↑300%
      11 ↓39%
      Burglary
      4 ↑300%
      8 ↓53%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      10 ↓29%
      55 ↓17%
      Drugs
      0
      50 ↑61%
      Public Order
      16 ↑78%
      123 ↑23%
      Robbery
      0
      2 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      0
      65 ↓31%
      Theft from Person
      0
      6 ↓14%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      6 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      2 ↑100%
      13 ↑18%
      Overall Verdict
      A Gower is the safer choice — scoring 78/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gower safer than Neath North?

      Gower has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) and recorded 92 crimes in the last 12 months. Neath North has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 945 crimes. Gower scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gower vs Neath North?

      Gower shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Neath North shows -2.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Gower and Neath North?

      In Gower, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (36 incidents). In Neath North, it is Violent Crime (360 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gower and Neath North?

      Gower recorded 16 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Neath North recorded 207. 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 Neath North?

      Violent crime in Gower totalled 36 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 360 in Neath North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gower and Neath North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gower recorded 100 crimes (now 92, a change of -8%). Neath North recorded 973 crimes previously (now 945, -2.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gower and Neath North?

      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 Neath North has 21.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gower and Neath North?

      Gower falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Neath North 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 Neath North?

      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 Neath North on a crime map?

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

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