Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman vs Llantwit Fardre

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    62/100
    Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      63/100
      Llantwit Fardre South Wales Police

      Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman vs Llantwit Fardre Results

      A
      62/100
      Average
      Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman
      South Wales Police
      258 crimes / 12m
      ↓12% trend
      7.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      63/100
      Average
      Llantwit Fardre
      South Wales Police
      222 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.5% trend
      18.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman
      B Llantwit Fardre
      Safety Score
      62/100 Average
      63/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      258
      222
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      293
      201
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12%
      ↑10.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      7.1%
      18.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman
      B Llantwit Fardre
      Violent Crime
      129 ↓6%
      94 ↑22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      61 ↓14%
      21 ↓28%
      Other Theft
      7 ↓22%
      15 ↓25%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓20%
      7 ↓13%
      Burglary
      5 ↑400%
      4 ↓43%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      20 ↑11%
      11 ↑120%
      Drugs
      3 ↓25%
      7 ↑250%
      Public Order
      21 ↓45%
      25 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓75%
      22 ↑5%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      3
      Other Crime
      7 ↑250%
      12 ↑200%
      Overall Verdict
      B Llantwit Fardre is the safer choice — scoring 63/100 vs 62/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman safer than Llantwit Fardre?

      Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) and recorded 258 crimes in the last 12 months. Llantwit Fardre has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) with 222 crimes. Llantwit Fardre scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman vs Llantwit Fardre?

      Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Llantwit Fardre shows +10.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman and Llantwit Fardre?

      In Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (129 incidents). In Llantwit Fardre, it is Violent Crime (94 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman and Llantwit Fardre?

      Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman recorded 61 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Llantwit Fardre recorded 21. 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 Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman vs Llantwit Fardre?

      Violent crime in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman totalled 129 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 94 in Llantwit Fardre. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman and Llantwit Fardre in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman recorded 293 crimes (now 258, a change of -12%). Llantwit Fardre recorded 201 crimes previously (now 222, +10.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman and Llantwit Fardre?

      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. Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman has a resolution rate of 7.1% and Llantwit Fardre has 18.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman and Llantwit Fardre?

      Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Llantwit Fardre 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 Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman and Llantwit Fardre?

      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 Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman or Llantwit Fardre on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman and Llantwit Fardre. 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.