Maesteg East vs Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf

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
      30/100
      Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf South Wales Police

      Maesteg East vs Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf 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
      30/100
      Below Average
      Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf
      South Wales Police
      482 crimes / 12m
      ↑24.2% trend
      25.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Maesteg East
      B Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf
      Safety Score
      31/100 Below Average
      30/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      596
      482
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      459
      388
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑29.9%
      ↑24.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.3%
      25.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Maesteg East
      B Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf
      Violent Crime
      185 ↑32%
      248 ↑41%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      102 ↑44%
      33 ↓33%
      Other Theft
      20 ↑5%
      19 ↓21%
      Vehicle Crime
      36 ↑200%
      15 ↑200%
      Burglary
      16 ↑7%
      9 ↑350%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      42 ↑5%
      34 ↑6%
      Drugs
      5 ↓17%
      28 ↑367%
      Public Order
      48 ↓17%
      45 ↑0%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      2
      Shoplifting
      128 ↑47%
      19 ↓34%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      4 ↑300%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑33%
      10 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑50%
      15 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf is the safer choice — scoring 30/100 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 Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf?

      Maesteg East has a safety score of 31/100 (Below Average) and recorded 596 crimes in the last 12 months. Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) with 482 crimes. Maesteg East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Maesteg East vs Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf?

      Maesteg East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +29.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf shows +24.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Maesteg East and Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf?

      In Maesteg East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (185 incidents). In Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf, it is Violent Crime (248 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Maesteg East and Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf?

      Maesteg East recorded 102 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf recorded 33. 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 Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf?

      Violent crime in Maesteg East totalled 185 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 248 in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Maesteg East and Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf 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%). Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf recorded 388 crimes previously (now 482, +24.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Maesteg East and Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf?

      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 Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf has 25.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Maesteg East and Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf?

      Maesteg East falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf 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 Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf?

      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 Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.