Morriston vs Ogmore Vale

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Morriston South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      58/100
      Ogmore Vale South Wales Police

      Morriston vs Ogmore Vale Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Morriston
      South Wales Police
      1,683 crimes / 12m
      ↓2% trend
      23.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      58/100
      Average
      Ogmore Vale
      South Wales Police
      207 crimes / 12m
      ↑20.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Morriston
      B Ogmore Vale
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      58/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,683
      207
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,717
      172
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2%
      ↑20.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.2%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Morriston
      B Ogmore Vale
      Violent Crime
      734 ↑0%
      113 ↑31%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      186 ↓26%
      22 ↑5%
      Other Theft
      87 ↓4%
      10 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      65 ↓25%
      8 ↑100%
      Burglary
      36 ↓22%
      5 ↑67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      124 ↓13%
      16 ↑14%
      Drugs
      79 ↑119%
      6
      Public Order
      234 ↑12%
      17 ↓32%
      Robbery
      7 ↑250%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      53 ↑4%
      2
      Theft from Person
      11 ↑10%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓40%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      21 ↑62%
      0
      Other Crime
      43 ↑5%
      7 ↑40%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Morriston safer than Ogmore Vale?

      Morriston has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,683 crimes in the last 12 months. Ogmore Vale has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) with 207 crimes. Ogmore Vale scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Morriston vs Ogmore Vale?

      Morriston shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ogmore Vale shows +20.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Morriston and Ogmore Vale?

      In Morriston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (734 incidents). In Ogmore Vale, it is Violent Crime (113 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Morriston and Ogmore Vale?

      Morriston recorded 186 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ogmore Vale recorded 22. 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 Morriston vs Ogmore Vale?

      Violent crime in Morriston totalled 734 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 113 in Ogmore Vale. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Morriston and Ogmore Vale in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Morriston recorded 1,717 crimes (now 1,683, a change of -2%). Ogmore Vale recorded 172 crimes previously (now 207, +20.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Morriston and Ogmore Vale?

      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. Morriston has a resolution rate of 23.2% and Ogmore Vale has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Morriston and Ogmore Vale?

      Morriston falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Ogmore Vale 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 Morriston and Ogmore Vale?

      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 Morriston or Ogmore Vale on a crime map?

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

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