Cowbridge vs St. Bride's Major

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    72/100
    Cowbridge South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      St. Bride's Major South Wales Police

      Cowbridge vs St. Bride's Major Results

      A
      72/100
      Safe
      Cowbridge
      South Wales Police
      204 crimes / 12m
      ↓20% trend
      21.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      St. Bride's Major
      South Wales Police
      154 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cowbridge
      B St. Bride's Major
      Safety Score
      72/100 Safe
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      204
      154
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      255
      133
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓20%
      ↑15.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.4%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cowbridge
      B St. Bride's Major
      Violent Crime
      76 ↓11%
      51 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      32 ↑0%
      21 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      12 ↓63%
      15 ↑150%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓25%
      5 ↑150%
      Burglary
      12 ↓8%
      9 ↑80%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      21 ↓16%
      21 ↓13%
      Drugs
      1 ↓67%
      3 ↑50%
      Public Order
      22 ↓12%
      17 ↓23%
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      14 ↓36%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      5
      Other Crime
      6 ↑20%
      7 ↑17%
      Overall Verdict
      A Cowbridge is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 67/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cowbridge safer than St. Bride's Major?

      Cowbridge has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) and recorded 204 crimes in the last 12 months. St. Bride's Major has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 154 crimes. Cowbridge scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cowbridge vs St. Bride's Major?

      Cowbridge shows a year-on-year crime trend of -20% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. St. Bride's Major shows +15.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cowbridge and St. Bride's Major?

      In Cowbridge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (76 incidents). In St. Bride's Major, it is Violent Crime (51 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cowbridge and St. Bride's Major?

      Cowbridge recorded 32 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St. Bride's Major recorded 21. 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 Cowbridge vs St. Bride's Major?

      Violent crime in Cowbridge totalled 76 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 51 in St. Bride's Major. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cowbridge and St. Bride's Major in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cowbridge recorded 255 crimes (now 204, a change of -20%). St. Bride's Major recorded 133 crimes previously (now 154, +15.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cowbridge and St. Bride's Major?

      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. Cowbridge has a resolution rate of 21.4% and St. Bride's Major has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cowbridge and St. Bride's Major?

      Cowbridge falls within the South Wales Police boundary. St. Bride's Major 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 Cowbridge and St. Bride's Major?

      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 Cowbridge or St. Bride's Major on a crime map?

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

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