Gowerton vs Rhydfelen Central

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    69/100
    Gowerton South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      60/100
      Rhydfelen Central South Wales Police

      Gowerton vs Rhydfelen Central Results

      A
      69/100
      Safe
      Gowerton
      South Wales Police
      215 crimes / 12m
      ↓34.9% trend
      7.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      60/100
      Average
      Rhydfelen Central
      South Wales Police
      281 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.6% trend
      25% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gowerton
      B Rhydfelen Central
      Safety Score
      69/100 Safe
      60/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      215
      281
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      330
      266
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓34.9%
      ↑5.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      7.1%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gowerton
      B Rhydfelen Central
      Violent Crime
      98 ↓23%
      115 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      35 ↓44%
      51 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      9 ↓18%
      13 ↑8%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓70%
      17 ↑143%
      Burglary
      5 ↓29%
      7 ↓30%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      22 ↓44%
      8 ↓43%
      Drugs
      3 ↓57%
      7 ↑133%
      Public Order
      23 ↓26%
      35 ↓13%
      Robbery
      1
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      6 ↓77%
      7 ↑17%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      3 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑60%
      15 ↑1400%
      Overall Verdict
      A Gowerton is the safer choice — scoring 69/100 vs 60/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gowerton safer than Rhydfelen Central?

      Gowerton has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) and recorded 215 crimes in the last 12 months. Rhydfelen Central has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) with 281 crimes. Gowerton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gowerton vs Rhydfelen Central?

      Gowerton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -34.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Rhydfelen Central shows +5.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Gowerton and Rhydfelen Central?

      In Gowerton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (98 incidents). In Rhydfelen Central, it is Violent Crime (115 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gowerton and Rhydfelen Central?

      Gowerton recorded 35 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rhydfelen Central recorded 51. 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 Gowerton vs Rhydfelen Central?

      Violent crime in Gowerton totalled 98 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 115 in Rhydfelen Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gowerton and Rhydfelen Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gowerton recorded 330 crimes (now 215, a change of -34.9%). Rhydfelen Central recorded 266 crimes previously (now 281, +5.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gowerton and Rhydfelen Central?

      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. Gowerton has a resolution rate of 7.1% and Rhydfelen Central has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gowerton and Rhydfelen Central?

      Gowerton falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Rhydfelen Central 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 Gowerton and Rhydfelen Central?

      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 Gowerton or Rhydfelen Central on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.