Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman vs Trowbridge

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    62/100
    Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Trowbridge South Wales Police

      Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman vs Trowbridge 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
      9/100
      High Crime
      Trowbridge
      South Wales Police
      1,920 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.1% trend
      21.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman
      B Trowbridge
      Safety Score
      62/100 Average
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      258
      1,920
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      293
      2,066
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12%
      ↓7.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      7.1%
      21.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman
      B Trowbridge
      Violent Crime
      129 ↓6%
      698 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      61 ↓14%
      311 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      7 ↓22%
      98 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓20%
      51 ↓50%
      Burglary
      5 ↑400%
      29 ↓49%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      20 ↑11%
      202 ↓2%
      Drugs
      3 ↓25%
      77 ↑45%
      Public Order
      21 ↓45%
      223 ↓19%
      Robbery
      0
      17 ↑183%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓75%
      114 ↓3%
      Theft from Person
      0
      6 ↓25%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      10 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      23 ↑64%
      Other Crime
      7 ↑250%
      61 ↑13%
      Overall Verdict
      A Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman is the safer choice — scoring 62/100 vs 9/100 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 Trowbridge?

      Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) and recorded 258 crimes in the last 12 months. Trowbridge has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 1,920 crimes. Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      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. Trowbridge shows -7.1% (falling). 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 Trowbridge?

      In Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (129 incidents). In Trowbridge, it is Violent Crime (698 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 Trowbridge?

      Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman recorded 61 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Trowbridge recorded 311. 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 Trowbridge?

      Violent crime in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman totalled 129 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 698 in Trowbridge. 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 Trowbridge 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%). Trowbridge recorded 2,066 crimes previously (now 1,920, -7.1%).

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

      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 Trowbridge has 21.3%. 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 Trowbridge?

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

      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 Trowbridge on a crime map?

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