Maesteg West vs Rhos

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    26/100
    Maesteg West South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      82/100
      Rhos South Wales Police

      Maesteg West vs Rhos 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
      82/100
      Safe
      Rhos
      South Wales Police
      78 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.3% trend
      27.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Maesteg West
      B Rhos
      Safety Score
      26/100 Below Average
      82/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      619
      78
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      511
      91
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑21.1%
      ↓14.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      8.3%
      27.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Maesteg West
      B Rhos
      Violent Crime
      217 ↑38%
      40 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      97 ↑9%
      7 ↓42%
      Other Theft
      26 ↑13%
      5 ↑400%
      Vehicle Crime
      25 ↑92%
      2 ↑100%
      Burglary
      10 ↓52%
      2 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      48 ↑2%
      5 ↑0%
      Drugs
      13 ↑86%
      2 ↑100%
      Public Order
      74 ↑37%
      13 ↓32%
      Robbery
      6 ↑100%
      0
      Shoplifting
      91 ↑6%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      0
      Other Crime
      8 ↑0%
      2 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Rhos is the safer choice — scoring 82/100 vs 26/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Maesteg West safer than Rhos?

      Maesteg West has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) and recorded 619 crimes in the last 12 months. Rhos has a safety score of 82/100 (Safe) with 78 crimes. Rhos scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Maesteg West vs Rhos?

      Maesteg West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +21.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rhos shows -14.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Maesteg West and Rhos?

      In Maesteg West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (217 incidents). In Rhos, it is Violent Crime (40 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Maesteg West recorded 97 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rhos recorded 7. 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 Rhos?

      Violent crime in Maesteg West totalled 217 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 40 in Rhos. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Maesteg West and Rhos 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%). Rhos recorded 91 crimes previously (now 78, -14.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Maesteg West and Rhos?

      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 Rhos has 27.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Maesteg West and Rhos?

      Maesteg West falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Rhos 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 Rhos?

      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 Rhos on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Maesteg West and Rhos. 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.