Neath South vs Rhydfelen Central

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    41/100
    Neath South South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      60/100
      Rhydfelen Central South Wales Police

      Neath South vs Rhydfelen Central Results

      A
      41/100
      Below Average
      Neath South
      South Wales Police
      415 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.3% trend
      7.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      60/100
      Average
      Rhydfelen Central
      South Wales Police
      281 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.6% trend
      25% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Neath South
      B Rhydfelen Central
      Safety Score
      41/100 Below Average
      60/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      415
      281
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      360
      266
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑15.3%
      ↑5.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      7.1%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Neath South
      B Rhydfelen Central
      Violent Crime
      194 ↑32%
      115 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      74 ↑17%
      51 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      15 ↑7%
      13 ↑8%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓57%
      17 ↑143%
      Burglary
      6 ↓25%
      7 ↓30%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      20 ↓31%
      8 ↓43%
      Drugs
      13 ↑160%
      7 ↑133%
      Public Order
      64 ↑39%
      35 ↓13%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      5 ↓76%
      7 ↑17%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓63%
      3 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      16 ↑129%
      15 ↑1400%
      Overall Verdict
      B Rhydfelen Central is the safer choice — scoring 60/100 vs 41/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Neath South safer than Rhydfelen Central?

      Neath South has a safety score of 41/100 (Below Average) and recorded 415 crimes in the last 12 months. Rhydfelen Central has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) with 281 crimes. Rhydfelen Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Neath South vs Rhydfelen Central?

      Neath South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +15.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rhydfelen Central shows +5.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Neath South and Rhydfelen Central?

      In Neath South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (194 incidents). In Rhydfelen Central, it is Violent Crime (115 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Neath South and Rhydfelen Central?

      Neath South recorded 74 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rhydfelen Central recorded 51. 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 Neath South vs Rhydfelen Central?

      Violent crime in Neath South totalled 194 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 115 in Rhydfelen Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Neath South and Rhydfelen Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Neath South recorded 360 crimes (now 415, a change of +15.3%). Rhydfelen Central recorded 266 crimes previously (now 281, +5.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Neath South and Rhydfelen Central?

      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. Neath South has a resolution rate of 7.1% and Rhydfelen Central has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Neath South and Rhydfelen Central?

      Neath South falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Rhydfelen Central 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 Neath South and Rhydfelen Central?

      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 Neath South or Rhydfelen Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Neath South and Rhydfelen Central. 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.