Neath South vs Vaynor

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    41/100
    Neath South South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      57/100
      Vaynor South Wales Police

      Neath South vs Vaynor 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
      57/100
      Average
      Vaynor
      South Wales Police
      299 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.8% trend
      10.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Neath South
      B Vaynor
      Safety Score
      41/100 Below Average
      57/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      415
      299
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      360
      280
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑15.3%
      ↑6.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      7.1%
      10.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Neath South
      B Vaynor
      Violent Crime
      194 ↑32%
      108 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      74 ↑17%
      50 ↑35%
      Other Theft
      15 ↑7%
      17 ↓15%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓57%
      12 ↓8%
      Burglary
      6 ↓25%
      6 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      20 ↓31%
      35 ↑46%
      Drugs
      13 ↑160%
      14 ↑600%
      Public Order
      64 ↑39%
      38 ↑0%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      5 ↓76%
      5 ↓17%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓63%
      1
      Other Crime
      16 ↑129%
      13 ↓7%
      Overall Verdict
      B Vaynor is the safer choice — scoring 57/100 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 Vaynor?

      Neath South has a safety score of 41/100 (Below Average) and recorded 415 crimes in the last 12 months. Vaynor has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) with 299 crimes. Vaynor scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Neath South vs Vaynor?

      Neath South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +15.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Vaynor shows +6.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Neath South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (194 incidents). In Vaynor, it is Violent Crime (108 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Neath South recorded 74 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Vaynor recorded 50. 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 Vaynor?

      Violent crime in Neath South totalled 194 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 108 in Vaynor. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Neath South and Vaynor 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%). Vaynor recorded 280 crimes previously (now 299, +6.8%).

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

      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 Vaynor has 10.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Neath South and Vaynor?

      Neath South falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Vaynor 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 Vaynor?

      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 Vaynor on a crime map?

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

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