Llangynwyd vs Maesteg East

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    86/100
    Llangynwyd South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      17/100
      Maesteg East South Wales Police

      Llangynwyd vs Maesteg East Results

      A
      86/100
      Very Safe
      Llangynwyd
      South Wales Police
      82 crimes / 12m
      ↓38.4% trend
      40% resolved
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      VS
      B
      17/100
      High Crime
      Maesteg East
      South Wales Police
      684 crimes / 12m
      ↑25.1% trend
      22.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Llangynwyd
      B Maesteg East
      Safety Score
      86/100 Very Safe
      17/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      82
      684
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      133
      547
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓38.4%
      ↑25.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      40%
      22.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Llangynwyd
      B Maesteg East
      Violent Crime
      35 ↓34%
      275 ↑64%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      7 ↓77%
      84 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      3 ↑50%
      30 ↑88%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓9%
      22 ↓15%
      Burglary
      2 ↓67%
      17 ↑55%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      7 ↑0%
      47 ↑18%
      Drugs
      3 ↓25%
      9 ↑29%
      Public Order
      10 ↓23%
      67 ↑29%
      Robbery
      0
      2
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      111 ↓3%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      6 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓33%
      13 ↑44%
      Overall Verdict
      A Llangynwyd is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 17/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Llangynwyd safer than Maesteg East?

      Llangynwyd has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 82 crimes in the last 12 months. Maesteg East has a safety score of 17/100 (High Crime) with 684 crimes. Llangynwyd scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Llangynwyd vs Maesteg East?

      Llangynwyd shows a year-on-year crime trend of -38.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Maesteg East shows +25.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Llangynwyd, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (35 incidents). In Maesteg East, it is Violent Crime (275 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Llangynwyd recorded 7 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Maesteg East recorded 84. 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 Llangynwyd vs Maesteg East?

      Violent crime in Llangynwyd totalled 35 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 275 in Maesteg East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Llangynwyd recorded 133 crimes (now 82, a change of -38.4%). Maesteg East recorded 547 crimes previously (now 684, +25.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Llangynwyd 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. Llangynwyd has a resolution rate of 40% and Maesteg East has 22.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Llangynwyd and Maesteg East?

      Llangynwyd 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 Llangynwyd 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 Llangynwyd or Maesteg East on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Llangynwyd 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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