Gower vs Ogmore Vale

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
      58/100
      Ogmore Vale South Wales Police

      Gower vs Ogmore Vale Results

      A
      78/100
      Safe
      Gower
      South Wales Police
      92 crimes / 12m
      ↓8% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      58/100
      Average
      Ogmore Vale
      South Wales Police
      207 crimes / 12m
      ↑20.4% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gower
      B Ogmore Vale
      Safety Score
      78/100 Safe
      58/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      92
      207
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      100
      172
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8%
      ↑20.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gower
      B Ogmore Vale
      Violent Crime
      36 ↓25%
      113 ↑31%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      16 ↑0%
      22 ↑5%
      Other Theft
      4 ↓33%
      10 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↑300%
      8 ↑100%
      Burglary
      4 ↑300%
      5 ↑67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      10 ↓29%
      16 ↑14%
      Drugs
      0
      6
      Public Order
      16 ↑78%
      17 ↓32%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      0
      2
      Other Crime
      2 ↑100%
      7 ↑40%
      Overall Verdict
      A Gower is the safer choice — scoring 78/100 vs 58/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gower safer than Ogmore Vale?

      Gower has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) and recorded 92 crimes in the last 12 months. Ogmore Vale has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) with 207 crimes. Gower scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gower vs Ogmore Vale?

      Gower shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ogmore Vale shows +20.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Gower and Ogmore Vale?

      In Gower, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (36 incidents). In Ogmore Vale, it is Violent Crime (113 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gower and Ogmore Vale?

      Gower recorded 16 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ogmore Vale recorded 22. 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 Ogmore Vale?

      Violent crime in Gower totalled 36 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 113 in Ogmore Vale. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gower and Ogmore Vale in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gower recorded 100 crimes (now 92, a change of -8%). Ogmore Vale recorded 172 crimes previously (now 207, +20.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gower and Ogmore Vale?

      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 Ogmore Vale has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gower and Ogmore Vale?

      Gower falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Ogmore Vale 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 Ogmore Vale?

      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 Ogmore Vale on a crime map?

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

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