Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen vs Raglan

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    52/100
    Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      99/100
      Raglan Gwent Police

      Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen vs Raglan Results

      A
      52/100
      Average
      Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen
      South Wales Police
      317 crimes / 12m
      ↑53.1% trend
      13.3% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      99/100
      Very Safe
      Raglan
      Gwent Police
      12 crimes / 12m
      ↓88.6% trend
      100% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen
      B Raglan
      Safety Score
      52/100 Average
      99/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      317
      12
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      207
      105
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑53.1%
      ↓88.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      13.3%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen
      B Raglan
      Violent Crime
      114 ↑28%
      4 ↓88%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      37 ↑76%
      1 ↓92%
      Other Theft
      22 ↑100%
      2 ↓86%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↑138%
      1 ↓89%
      Burglary
      16 ↑78%
      1 ↓86%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      22 ↑100%
      1 ↓90%
      Drugs
      4 ↓20%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      33 ↑106%
      0 ↓100%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Shoplifting
      29 ↑12%
      2 ↑100%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓75%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      16 ↑220%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Raglan is the safer choice — scoring 99/100 vs 52/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen safer than Raglan?

      Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) and recorded 317 crimes in the last 12 months. Raglan has a safety score of 99/100 (Very Safe) with 12 crimes. Raglan scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      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. Raglan shows -88.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (114 incidents). In Raglan, it is Violent Crime (4 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen recorded 37 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Raglan 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 Raglan?

      Violent crime in Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen totalled 114 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4 in Raglan. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen and Raglan 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%). Raglan recorded 105 crimes previously (now 12, -88.6%).

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

      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 Raglan has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen and Raglan?

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

      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 Raglan on a crime map?

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

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