Gowerton vs St. Thomas

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    69/100
    Gowerton South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      41/100
      St. Thomas South Wales Police

      Gowerton vs St. Thomas Results

      A
      69/100
      Safe
      Gowerton
      South Wales Police
      215 crimes / 12m
      ↓34.9% trend
      7.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      41/100
      Below Average
      St. Thomas
      South Wales Police
      542 crimes / 12m
      ↓25.5% trend
      17.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gowerton
      B St. Thomas
      Safety Score
      69/100 Safe
      41/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      215
      542
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      330
      727
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓34.9%
      ↓25.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      7.1%
      17.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gowerton
      B St. Thomas
      Violent Crime
      98 ↓23%
      200 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      35 ↓44%
      57 ↓11%
      Other Theft
      9 ↓18%
      25 ↓43%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓70%
      28 ↓43%
      Burglary
      5 ↓29%
      11 ↓21%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      22 ↓44%
      46 ↓22%
      Drugs
      3 ↓57%
      22 ↑57%
      Public Order
      23 ↓26%
      61 ↓13%
      Robbery
      1
      2 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      6 ↓77%
      69 ↓57%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↓83%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↓17%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      3 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑60%
      12 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      A Gowerton is the safer choice — scoring 69/100 vs 41/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gowerton safer than St. Thomas?

      Gowerton has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) and recorded 215 crimes in the last 12 months. St. Thomas has a safety score of 41/100 (Below Average) with 542 crimes. Gowerton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gowerton vs St. Thomas?

      Gowerton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -34.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. St. Thomas shows -25.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Gowerton and St. Thomas?

      In Gowerton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (98 incidents). In St. Thomas, it is Violent Crime (200 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gowerton and St. Thomas?

      Gowerton recorded 35 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St. Thomas recorded 57. 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 St. Thomas?

      Violent crime in Gowerton totalled 98 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 200 in St. Thomas. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gowerton and St. Thomas 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%). St. Thomas recorded 727 crimes previously (now 542, -25.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gowerton and St. Thomas?

      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 St. Thomas has 17.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gowerton and St. Thomas?

      Gowerton falls within the South Wales Police boundary. St. Thomas 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 St. Thomas?

      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 St. Thomas on a crime map?

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

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