Aberkenfig vs Newton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    78/100
    Aberkenfig South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      58/100
      Newton South Wales Police

      Aberkenfig vs Newton Results

      A
      78/100
      Safe
      Aberkenfig
      South Wales Police
      138 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      58/100
      Average
      Newton
      South Wales Police
      239 crimes / 12m
      ↑121.3% trend
      26.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aberkenfig
      B Newton
      Safety Score
      78/100 Safe
      58/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      138
      239
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      175
      108
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓21.1%
      ↑121.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      26.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aberkenfig
      B Newton
      Violent Crime
      40 ↓32%
      105 ↑72%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      42 ↑62%
      19 ↑27%
      Other Theft
      7 ↓36%
      13 ↑225%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓55%
      11 ↑450%
      Burglary
      2 ↓67%
      9 ↑29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      8 ↓56%
      16 ↑129%
      Drugs
      6 ↑0%
      8 ↑700%
      Public Order
      22 ↑29%
      31 ↑288%
      Robbery
      0
      2
      Shoplifting
      3 ↓80%
      13 ↑1200%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓60%
      7
      Overall Verdict
      A Aberkenfig is the safer choice — scoring 78/100 vs 58/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aberkenfig safer than Newton?

      Aberkenfig has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) and recorded 138 crimes in the last 12 months. Newton has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) with 239 crimes. Aberkenfig scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aberkenfig vs Newton?

      Aberkenfig shows a year-on-year crime trend of -21.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Newton shows +121.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aberkenfig and Newton?

      In Aberkenfig, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (42 incidents). In Newton, it is Violent Crime (105 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aberkenfig and Newton?

      Aberkenfig recorded 42 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Newton recorded 19. 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 Aberkenfig vs Newton?

      Violent crime in Aberkenfig totalled 40 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 105 in Newton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aberkenfig and Newton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aberkenfig recorded 175 crimes (now 138, a change of -21.1%). Newton recorded 108 crimes previously (now 239, +121.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aberkenfig and Newton?

      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. Aberkenfig has a resolution rate of 0% and Newton has 26.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aberkenfig and Newton?

      Aberkenfig falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Newton 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 Aberkenfig and Newton?

      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 Aberkenfig or Newton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aberkenfig and Newton. 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.