Aberkenfig vs Maesteg East
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Aberkenfig vs Maesteg East Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aberkenfig safer than Maesteg East?
Aberkenfig has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) and recorded 138 crimes in the last 12 months. Maesteg East has a safety score of 24/100 (High Crime) with 629 crimes. Aberkenfig scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Aberkenfig vs Maesteg East?
Aberkenfig shows a year-on-year crime trend of -21.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Maesteg East shows +17.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Aberkenfig and Maesteg East?
In Aberkenfig, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (42 incidents). In Maesteg East, it is Violent Crime (251 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aberkenfig and Maesteg East?
Aberkenfig recorded 42 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Maesteg East recorded 83. 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 Aberkenfig vs Maesteg East?
Violent crime in Aberkenfig totalled 40 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 251 in Maesteg East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Aberkenfig and Maesteg East in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aberkenfig recorded 175 crimes (now 138, a change of -21.1%). Maesteg East recorded 535 crimes previously (now 629, +17.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aberkenfig 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. Aberkenfig has a resolution rate of 0% and Maesteg East has 18.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Aberkenfig and Maesteg East?
Aberkenfig 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 Aberkenfig 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 Aberkenfig or Maesteg East on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aberkenfig and Maesteg East. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.