Mountain Ash vs Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Mountain Ash South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      30/100
      Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf South Wales Police

      Mountain Ash vs Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Mountain Ash
      South Wales Police
      755 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.9% trend
      9.8% 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 Mountain Ash
      B Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      30/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      755
      482
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      741
      388
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.9%
      ↑24.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      9.8%
      25.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Mountain Ash
      B Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf
      Violent Crime
      369 ↑2%
      248 ↑41%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      91 ↓15%
      33 ↓33%
      Other Theft
      30 ↓14%
      19 ↓21%
      Vehicle Crime
      33 ↑43%
      15 ↑200%
      Burglary
      19 ↑19%
      9 ↑350%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      62 ↑13%
      34 ↑6%
      Drugs
      25 ↑14%
      28 ↑367%
      Public Order
      90 ↑8%
      45 ↑0%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      2
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓83%
      19 ↓34%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑67%
      4 ↑300%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑80%
      10 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      17 ↓26%
      15 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf is the safer choice — scoring 30/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Mountain Ash safer than Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf?

      Mountain Ash has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 755 crimes in the last 12 months. Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) with 482 crimes. Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Mountain Ash vs Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf?

      Mountain Ash shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.9% — 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 Mountain Ash and Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf?

      In Mountain Ash, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (369 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 Mountain Ash and Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf?

      Mountain Ash recorded 91 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 Mountain Ash vs Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf?

      Violent crime in Mountain Ash totalled 369 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 Mountain Ash and Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Mountain Ash recorded 741 crimes (now 755, a change of +1.9%). Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf recorded 388 crimes previously (now 482, +24.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Mountain Ash 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. Mountain Ash has a resolution rate of 9.8% 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 Mountain Ash and Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf?

      Mountain Ash 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 Mountain Ash 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 Mountain Ash or Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Mountain Ash 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.

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