Blackmill vs Ogmore Vale
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Blackmill 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 Blackmill safer than Ogmore Vale?
Blackmill has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) and recorded 101 crimes in the last 12 months. Ogmore Vale has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) with 217 crimes. Blackmill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Blackmill vs Ogmore Vale?
Blackmill shows a year-on-year crime trend of -42.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ogmore Vale shows +17.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Blackmill and Ogmore Vale?
In Blackmill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (73 incidents). In Ogmore Vale, it is Violent Crime (129 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Blackmill and Ogmore Vale?
Blackmill recorded 8 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ogmore Vale recorded 25. 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 Blackmill vs Ogmore Vale?
Violent crime in Blackmill totalled 73 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 129 in Ogmore Vale. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Blackmill and Ogmore Vale in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Blackmill recorded 175 crimes (now 101, a change of -42.3%). Ogmore Vale recorded 184 crimes previously (now 217, +17.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blackmill 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. Blackmill has a resolution rate of 0% and Ogmore Vale has 4.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Blackmill and Ogmore Vale?
Blackmill 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 Blackmill 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 Blackmill or Ogmore Vale on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Blackmill and Ogmore Vale. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.