Maesteg West vs Mynydd-bach

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    26/100
    Maesteg West South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Mynydd-bach South Wales Police

      Maesteg West vs Mynydd-bach Results

      A
      26/100
      Below Average
      Maesteg West
      South Wales Police
      619 crimes / 12m
      ↑21.1% trend
      8.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Mynydd-bach
      South Wales Police
      854 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.8% trend
      33.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Maesteg West
      B Mynydd-bach
      Safety Score
      26/100 Below Average
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      619
      854
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      511
      870
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑21.1%
      ↓1.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      8.3%
      33.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Maesteg West
      B Mynydd-bach
      Violent Crime
      217 ↑38%
      338 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      97 ↑9%
      105 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      26 ↑13%
      37 ↓35%
      Vehicle Crime
      25 ↑92%
      20 ↓66%
      Burglary
      10 ↓52%
      13 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      48 ↑2%
      73 ↑6%
      Drugs
      13 ↑86%
      70 ↑438%
      Public Order
      74 ↑37%
      90 ↑10%
      Robbery
      6 ↑100%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      91 ↑6%
      65 ↓31%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑0%
      1 ↓75%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      4
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      7 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑0%
      28 ↑65%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Maesteg West safer than Mynydd-bach?

      Maesteg West has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) and recorded 619 crimes in the last 12 months. Mynydd-bach has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 854 crimes. Maesteg West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Maesteg West vs Mynydd-bach?

      Maesteg West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +21.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Mynydd-bach shows -1.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Maesteg West and Mynydd-bach?

      In Maesteg West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (217 incidents). In Mynydd-bach, it is Violent Crime (338 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Maesteg West and Mynydd-bach?

      Maesteg West recorded 97 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Mynydd-bach recorded 105. 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 West vs Mynydd-bach?

      Violent crime in Maesteg West totalled 217 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 338 in Mynydd-bach. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Maesteg West and Mynydd-bach in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Maesteg West recorded 511 crimes (now 619, a change of +21.1%). Mynydd-bach recorded 870 crimes previously (now 854, -1.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Maesteg West and Mynydd-bach?

      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 West has a resolution rate of 8.3% and Mynydd-bach has 33.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Maesteg West and Mynydd-bach?

      Maesteg West falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Mynydd-bach 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 West and Mynydd-bach?

      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 West or Mynydd-bach on a crime map?

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

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