Llandough vs Maesteg East

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    55/100
    Llandough South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      31/100
      Maesteg East South Wales Police

      Llandough vs Maesteg East Results

      A
      55/100
      Average
      Llandough
      South Wales Police
      289 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.5% trend
      6.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      31/100
      Below Average
      Maesteg East
      South Wales Police
      596 crimes / 12m
      ↑29.9% trend
      18.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Llandough
      B Maesteg East
      Safety Score
      55/100 Average
      31/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      289
      596
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      316
      459
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.5%
      ↑29.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      6.7%
      18.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Llandough
      B Maesteg East
      Violent Crime
      159 ↓3%
      185 ↑32%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      16 ↓20%
      102 ↑44%
      Other Theft
      21 ↑0%
      20 ↑5%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↑0%
      36 ↑200%
      Burglary
      5 ↑25%
      16 ↑7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      22 ↓15%
      42 ↑5%
      Drugs
      8 ↑167%
      5 ↓17%
      Public Order
      42 ↓24%
      48 ↓17%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↑0%
      128 ↑47%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑33%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓50%
      4 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      1 ↓86%
      9 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      A Llandough is the safer choice — scoring 55/100 vs 31/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Llandough safer than Maesteg East?

      Llandough has a safety score of 55/100 (Average) and recorded 289 crimes in the last 12 months. Maesteg East has a safety score of 31/100 (Below Average) with 596 crimes. Llandough scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Llandough vs Maesteg East?

      Llandough shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Maesteg East shows +29.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Llandough and Maesteg East?

      In Llandough, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (159 incidents). In Maesteg East, it is Violent Crime (185 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Llandough and Maesteg East?

      Llandough recorded 16 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Maesteg East recorded 102. 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 Llandough vs Maesteg East?

      Violent crime in Llandough totalled 159 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 185 in Maesteg East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Llandough and Maesteg East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Llandough recorded 316 crimes (now 289, a change of -8.5%). Maesteg East recorded 459 crimes previously (now 596, +29.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Llandough and Maesteg East?

      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. Llandough has a resolution rate of 6.7% and Maesteg East has 18.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Llandough and Maesteg East?

      Llandough falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Maesteg East 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 Llandough and Maesteg East?

      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 Llandough or Maesteg East on a crime map?

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

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