Llantwit Fardre vs Aber Valley

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    54/100
    Llantwit Fardre South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Aber Valley Gwent Police

      Llantwit Fardre vs Aber Valley Results

      A
      54/100
      Average
      Llantwit Fardre
      South Wales Police
      282 crimes / 12m
      ↑27% trend
      17.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Aber Valley
      Gwent Police
      248 crimes / 12m
      ↓60% trend
      14.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Llantwit Fardre
      B Aber Valley
      Safety Score
      54/100 Average
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      282
      248
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      222
      620
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑27%
      ↓60%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.1%
      14.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Llantwit Fardre
      B Aber Valley
      Violent Crime
      121 ↑48%
      112 ↓56%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      29 ↓12%
      42 ↓58%
      Other Theft
      13 ↓46%
      6 ↓45%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↑300%
      7 ↓75%
      Burglary
      7 ↑17%
      5 ↓62%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      25 ↑127%
      22 ↓74%
      Drugs
      6 ↑20%
      6 ↓60%
      Public Order
      33 ↑57%
      32 ↓60%
      Robbery
      0
      1
      Shoplifting
      21 ↓9%
      4 ↓20%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      1 ↓75%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑0%
      10 ↓55%
      Overall Verdict
      B Aber Valley is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 54/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Llantwit Fardre safer than Aber Valley?

      Llantwit Fardre has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) and recorded 282 crimes in the last 12 months. Aber Valley has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 248 crimes. Aber Valley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Llantwit Fardre vs Aber Valley?

      Llantwit Fardre shows a year-on-year crime trend of +27% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Aber Valley shows -60% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Llantwit Fardre and Aber Valley?

      In Llantwit Fardre, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (121 incidents). In Aber Valley, it is Violent Crime (112 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Llantwit Fardre and Aber Valley?

      Llantwit Fardre recorded 29 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Aber Valley recorded 42. 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 Llantwit Fardre vs Aber Valley?

      Violent crime in Llantwit Fardre totalled 121 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 112 in Aber Valley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Llantwit Fardre and Aber Valley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Llantwit Fardre recorded 222 crimes (now 282, a change of +27%). Aber Valley recorded 620 crimes previously (now 248, -60%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Llantwit Fardre and Aber Valley?

      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. Llantwit Fardre has a resolution rate of 17.1% and Aber Valley has 14.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Llantwit Fardre and Aber Valley?

      Llantwit Fardre falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Aber Valley 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 Llantwit Fardre and Aber Valley?

      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 Llantwit Fardre or Aber Valley on a crime map?

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

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