Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen vs Goytre Fawr

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    46/100
    Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Goytre Fawr Gwent Police

      Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen vs Goytre Fawr Results

      A
      46/100
      Average
      Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen
      South Wales Police
      376 crimes / 12m
      ↑85.2% trend
      12.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      88/100
      Very Safe
      Goytre Fawr
      Gwent Police
      21 crimes / 12m
      ↓80.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen
      B Goytre Fawr
      Safety Score
      46/100 Average
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      376
      21
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      203
      106
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑85.2%
      ↓80.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12.7%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen
      B Goytre Fawr
      Violent Crime
      135 ↑63%
      7 ↓85%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      44 ↑120%
      2 ↓88%
      Other Theft
      26 ↑136%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      26 ↑271%
      1 ↓83%
      Burglary
      21 ↑133%
      2 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      25 ↑127%
      2 ↓82%
      Drugs
      4 ↓20%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      35 ↑84%
      5 ↓50%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Shoplifting
      33 ↑38%
      1
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓50%
      0
      Other Crime
      19 ↑138%
      1 ↓83%
      Overall Verdict
      B Goytre Fawr is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 46/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen safer than Goytre Fawr?

      Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) and recorded 376 crimes in the last 12 months. Goytre Fawr has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) with 21 crimes. Goytre Fawr scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen vs Goytre Fawr?

      Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen shows a year-on-year crime trend of +85.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Goytre Fawr shows -80.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen and Goytre Fawr?

      In Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (135 incidents). In Goytre Fawr, it is Violent Crime (7 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen and Goytre Fawr?

      Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen recorded 44 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Goytre Fawr recorded 2. 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 Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen vs Goytre Fawr?

      Violent crime in Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen totalled 135 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 7 in Goytre Fawr. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen and Goytre Fawr in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen recorded 203 crimes (now 376, a change of +85.2%). Goytre Fawr recorded 106 crimes previously (now 21, -80.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen and Goytre Fawr?

      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. Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen has a resolution rate of 12.7% and Goytre Fawr has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen and Goytre Fawr?

      Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Goytre Fawr is covered by Gwent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen and Goytre Fawr?

      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 Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen or Goytre Fawr on a crime map?

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

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