Mynydd-bach vs Tonyrefail West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Mynydd-bach South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      35/100
      Tonyrefail West South Wales Police

      Mynydd-bach vs Tonyrefail West Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Mynydd-bach
      South Wales Police
      854 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.8% trend
      33.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      35/100
      Below Average
      Tonyrefail West
      South Wales Police
      499 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.8% trend
      12.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Mynydd-bach
      B Tonyrefail West
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      35/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      854
      499
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      870
      572
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.8%
      ↓12.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.8%
      12.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Mynydd-bach
      B Tonyrefail West
      Violent Crime
      338 ↑4%
      258 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      105 ↓9%
      41 ↓44%
      Other Theft
      37 ↓35%
      26 ↑13%
      Vehicle Crime
      20 ↓66%
      9 ↓65%
      Burglary
      13 ↓50%
      17 ↑6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      73 ↑6%
      41 ↓20%
      Drugs
      70 ↑438%
      17 ↑89%
      Public Order
      90 ↑10%
      50 ↓2%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      1
      Shoplifting
      65 ↓31%
      13 ↑225%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓75%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      4
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑0%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      28 ↑65%
      22 ↓12%
      Overall Verdict
      B Tonyrefail West is the safer choice — scoring 35/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Mynydd-bach safer than Tonyrefail West?

      Mynydd-bach has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 854 crimes in the last 12 months. Tonyrefail West has a safety score of 35/100 (Below Average) with 499 crimes. Tonyrefail West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Mynydd-bach shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Tonyrefail West shows -12.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Mynydd-bach, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (338 incidents). In Tonyrefail West, it is Violent Crime (258 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Mynydd-bach recorded 105 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Tonyrefail West recorded 41. 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 Mynydd-bach vs Tonyrefail West?

      Violent crime in Mynydd-bach totalled 338 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 258 in Tonyrefail West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Mynydd-bach recorded 870 crimes (now 854, a change of -1.8%). Tonyrefail West recorded 572 crimes previously (now 499, -12.8%).

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

      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. Mynydd-bach has a resolution rate of 33.8% and Tonyrefail West has 12.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Mynydd-bach and Tonyrefail West?

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

      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 Mynydd-bach or Tonyrefail West on a crime map?

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

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