Rhydfelen Central vs Aber Valley

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Rhydfelen Central South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      68/100
      Aber Valley Gwent Police

      Rhydfelen Central vs Aber Valley Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Rhydfelen Central
      South Wales Police
      773 crimes / 12m
      ↑199.6% trend
      11.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      68/100
      Safe
      Aber Valley
      Gwent Police
      222 crimes / 12m
      ↓65.6% trend
      4.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rhydfelen Central
      B Aber Valley
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      68/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      773
      222
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      258
      645
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑199.6%
      ↓65.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      11.6%
      4.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rhydfelen Central
      B Aber Valley
      Violent Crime
      336 ↑217%
      98 ↓62%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      84 ↑95%
      34 ↓70%
      Other Theft
      40 ↑208%
      4 ↓75%
      Vehicle Crime
      35 ↑250%
      5 ↓84%
      Burglary
      29 ↑190%
      5 ↓58%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      42 ↑320%
      20 ↓77%
      Drugs
      16 ↑220%
      10 ↓23%
      Public Order
      88 ↑110%
      31 ↓62%
      Robbery
      10 ↑400%
      1
      Shoplifting
      47 ↑571%
      3 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      3
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑133%
      2 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      35 ↑400%
      9 ↓55%
      Overall Verdict
      B Aber Valley is the safer choice — scoring 68/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rhydfelen Central safer than Aber Valley?

      Rhydfelen Central has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 773 crimes in the last 12 months. Aber Valley has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) with 222 crimes. Aber Valley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rhydfelen Central vs Aber Valley?

      Rhydfelen Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +199.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Aber Valley shows -65.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Rhydfelen Central and Aber Valley?

      In Rhydfelen Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (336 incidents). In Aber Valley, it is Violent Crime (98 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Rhydfelen Central and Aber Valley?

      Rhydfelen Central recorded 84 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Aber Valley recorded 34. 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 Rhydfelen Central vs Aber Valley?

      Violent crime in Rhydfelen Central totalled 336 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 98 in Aber Valley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Rhydfelen Central and Aber Valley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rhydfelen Central recorded 258 crimes (now 773, a change of +199.6%). Aber Valley recorded 645 crimes previously (now 222, -65.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rhydfelen Central and Aber Valley?

      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. Rhydfelen Central has a resolution rate of 11.6% and Aber Valley has 4.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rhydfelen Central and Aber Valley?

      Rhydfelen Central falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Aber Valley is covered by Gwent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Rhydfelen Central and Aber Valley?

      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 Rhydfelen Central or Aber Valley on a crime map?

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

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