Maesteg East vs Tonyrefail East

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    31/100
    Maesteg East South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      26/100
      Tonyrefail East South Wales Police

      Maesteg East vs Tonyrefail East Results

      A
      31/100
      Below Average
      Maesteg East
      South Wales Police
      596 crimes / 12m
      ↑29.9% trend
      18.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      26/100
      Below Average
      Tonyrefail East
      South Wales Police
      594 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.2% trend
      22.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Maesteg East
      B Tonyrefail East
      Safety Score
      31/100 Below Average
      26/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      596
      594
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      459
      534
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑29.9%
      ↑11.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.3%
      22.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Maesteg East
      B Tonyrefail East
      Violent Crime
      185 ↑32%
      257 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      102 ↑44%
      57 ↓19%
      Other Theft
      20 ↑5%
      66 ↑120%
      Vehicle Crime
      36 ↑200%
      17 ↓15%
      Burglary
      16 ↑7%
      14 ↑27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      42 ↑5%
      51 ↑28%
      Drugs
      5 ↓17%
      11 ↑175%
      Public Order
      48 ↓17%
      73 ↑11%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      5 ↑150%
      Shoplifting
      128 ↑47%
      23 ↓28%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑33%
      3 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑50%
      17 ↓11%
      Overall Verdict
      B Tonyrefail East is the safer choice — scoring 26/100 vs 31/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Maesteg East safer than Tonyrefail East?

      Maesteg East has a safety score of 31/100 (Below Average) and recorded 596 crimes in the last 12 months. Tonyrefail East has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) with 594 crimes. Maesteg East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Maesteg East vs Tonyrefail East?

      Maesteg East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +29.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Tonyrefail East shows +11.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Maesteg East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (185 incidents). In Tonyrefail East, it is Violent Crime (257 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Maesteg East recorded 102 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Tonyrefail East recorded 57. 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 Maesteg East vs Tonyrefail East?

      Violent crime in Maesteg East totalled 185 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 257 in Tonyrefail East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Maesteg East recorded 459 crimes (now 596, a change of +29.9%). Tonyrefail East recorded 534 crimes previously (now 594, +11.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Maesteg East and Tonyrefail 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. Maesteg East has a resolution rate of 18.3% and Tonyrefail East has 22.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Maesteg East and Tonyrefail East?

      Maesteg East falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Tonyrefail 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 Maesteg East and Tonyrefail 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 Maesteg East or Tonyrefail East on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Maesteg East and Tonyrefail 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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