Newton vs Ogmore Vale
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Newton vs Ogmore Vale Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Newton safer than Ogmore Vale?
Newton has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) and recorded 108 crimes in the last 12 months. Ogmore Vale has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) with 207 crimes. Newton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Newton vs Ogmore Vale?
Newton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ogmore Vale shows +20.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Newton and Ogmore Vale?
In Newton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (52 incidents). In Ogmore Vale, it is Violent Crime (113 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Newton and Ogmore Vale?
Newton recorded 14 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ogmore Vale recorded 22. 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 Newton vs Ogmore Vale?
Violent crime in Newton totalled 52 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 113 in Ogmore Vale. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Newton and Ogmore Vale in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Newton recorded 116 crimes (now 108, a change of -6.9%). Ogmore Vale recorded 172 crimes previously (now 207, +20.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Newton and Ogmore Vale?
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. Newton has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Ogmore Vale has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Newton and Ogmore Vale?
Newton falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Ogmore Vale 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 Newton and Ogmore Vale?
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 Newton or Ogmore Vale on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Newton and Ogmore Vale. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.