Llandough vs Maesteg West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    55/100
    Llandough South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      26/100
      Maesteg West South Wales Police

      Llandough vs Maesteg West Results

      A
      55/100
      Average
      Llandough
      South Wales Police
      289 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.5% trend
      6.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      26/100
      Below Average
      Maesteg West
      South Wales Police
      619 crimes / 12m
      ↑21.1% trend
      8.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Llandough
      B Maesteg West
      Safety Score
      55/100 Average
      26/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      289
      619
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      316
      511
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.5%
      ↑21.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      6.7%
      8.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Llandough
      B Maesteg West
      Violent Crime
      159 ↓3%
      217 ↑38%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      16 ↓20%
      97 ↑9%
      Other Theft
      21 ↑0%
      26 ↑13%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↑0%
      25 ↑92%
      Burglary
      5 ↑25%
      10 ↓52%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      22 ↓15%
      48 ↑2%
      Drugs
      8 ↑167%
      13 ↑86%
      Public Order
      42 ↓24%
      74 ↑37%
      Robbery
      0
      6 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↑0%
      91 ↑6%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑33%
      3 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓50%
      1
      Other Crime
      1 ↓86%
      8 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Llandough is the safer choice — scoring 55/100 vs 26/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Llandough safer than Maesteg West?

      Llandough has a safety score of 55/100 (Average) and recorded 289 crimes in the last 12 months. Maesteg West has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) with 619 crimes. Llandough scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Llandough vs Maesteg West?

      Llandough shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Maesteg West shows +21.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Llandough, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (159 incidents). In Maesteg West, it is Violent Crime (217 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Llandough recorded 16 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Maesteg West recorded 97. 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 West?

      Violent crime in Llandough totalled 159 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 217 in Maesteg West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Llandough and Maesteg West 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 West recorded 511 crimes previously (now 619, +21.1%).

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

      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 West has 8.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Llandough and Maesteg West?

      Llandough falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Maesteg West 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 West?

      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 West on a crime map?

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

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