Gower vs Rest Bay

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
      78/100
      Rest Bay South Wales Police

      Gower vs Rest Bay Results

      A
      78/100
      Safe
      Gower
      South Wales Police
      92 crimes / 12m
      ↓8% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      78/100
      Safe
      Rest Bay
      South Wales Police
      49 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gower
      B Rest Bay
      Safety Score
      78/100 Safe
      78/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      92
      49
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      100
      46
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8%
      ↑6.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gower
      B Rest Bay
      Violent Crime
      36 ↓25%
      25 ↑25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      16 ↑0%
      7 ↑40%
      Other Theft
      4 ↓33%
      2 ↓50%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↑300%
      2 ↑0%
      Burglary
      4 ↑300%
      1 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      10 ↓29%
      4 ↑0%
      Public Order
      16 ↑78%
      7 ↑40%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      2 ↑100%
      0 ↓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 Rest Bay?

      Gower has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) and recorded 92 crimes in the last 12 months. Rest Bay has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) with 49 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gower vs Rest Bay?

      Gower shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Rest Bay shows +6.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Gower and Rest Bay?

      In Gower, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (36 incidents). In Rest Bay, it is Violent Crime (25 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gower and Rest Bay?

      Gower recorded 16 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rest Bay recorded 7. 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 Rest Bay?

      Violent crime in Gower totalled 36 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 25 in Rest Bay. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gower and Rest Bay in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gower recorded 100 crimes (now 92, a change of -8%). Rest Bay recorded 46 crimes previously (now 49, +6.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gower and Rest Bay?

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

      Which police force covers Gower and Rest Bay?

      Gower falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Rest Bay 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 Rest Bay?

      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 Rest Bay on a crime map?

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

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