Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen vs Llanfoist Fawr South

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    52/100
    Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Llanfoist Fawr South Gwent Police

      Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen vs Llanfoist Fawr South Results

      A
      52/100
      Average
      Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen
      South Wales Police
      317 crimes / 12m
      ↑53.1% trend
      13.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Llanfoist Fawr South
      Gwent Police
      5 crimes / 12m
      ↓61.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen
      B Llanfoist Fawr South
      Safety Score
      52/100 Average
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      317
      5
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      207
      13
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑53.1%
      ↓61.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      13.3%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen
      B Llanfoist Fawr South
      Violent Crime
      114 ↑28%
      2 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      37 ↑76%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      22 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↑138%
      0
      Burglary
      16 ↑78%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      22 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Drugs
      4 ↓20%
      1
      Public Order
      33 ↑106%
      1
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Shoplifting
      29 ↑12%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓75%
      0
      Other Crime
      16 ↑220%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Llanfoist Fawr South is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 52/100 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 Llanfoist Fawr South?

      Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) and recorded 317 crimes in the last 12 months. Llanfoist Fawr South has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 5 crimes. Llanfoist Fawr South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen shows a year-on-year crime trend of +53.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Llanfoist Fawr South shows -61.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (114 incidents). In Llanfoist Fawr South, it is Violent Crime (2 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen recorded 37 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Llanfoist Fawr South recorded 1. 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 Llanfoist Fawr South?

      Violent crime in Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen totalled 114 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2 in Llanfoist Fawr South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen recorded 207 crimes (now 317, a change of +53.1%). Llanfoist Fawr South recorded 13 crimes previously (now 5, -61.5%).

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

      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 13.3% and Llanfoist Fawr South 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 Llanfoist Fawr South?

      Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Llanfoist Fawr South 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 Llanfoist Fawr South?

      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 Llanfoist Fawr South on a crime map?

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

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