Gowerton vs Townhill

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    68/100
    Gowerton South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Townhill South Wales Police

      Gowerton vs Townhill Results

      A
      68/100
      Safe
      Gowerton
      South Wales Police
      222 crimes / 12m
      ↓27.9% trend
      3.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Townhill
      South Wales Police
      2,556 crimes / 12m
      ↑171.9% trend
      27.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gowerton
      B Townhill
      Safety Score
      68/100 Safe
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      222
      2,556
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      308
      940
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓27.9%
      ↑171.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      3.7%
      27.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gowerton
      B Townhill
      Violent Crime
      100 ↓19%
      946 ↑121%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      37 ↓35%
      255 ↑120%
      Other Theft
      5 ↓55%
      138 ↑176%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓64%
      122 ↑510%
      Burglary
      3 ↓57%
      56 ↑367%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      22 ↓50%
      210 ↑96%
      Drugs
      2 ↓71%
      151 ↑319%
      Public Order
      19 ↓37%
      297 ↑140%
      Robbery
      2
      21 ↑950%
      Shoplifting
      15 ↑50%
      227 ↑11250%
      Theft from Person
      1
      14 ↑367%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      16 ↑433%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓67%
      30 ↑233%
      Other Crime
      11 ↑120%
      73 ↑170%
      Overall Verdict
      A Gowerton is the safer choice — scoring 68/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gowerton safer than Townhill?

      Gowerton has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) and recorded 222 crimes in the last 12 months. Townhill has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 2,556 crimes. Gowerton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gowerton vs Townhill?

      Gowerton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -27.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Townhill shows +171.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Gowerton and Townhill?

      In Gowerton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (100 incidents). In Townhill, it is Violent Crime (946 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gowerton and Townhill?

      Gowerton recorded 37 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Townhill recorded 255. 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 Gowerton vs Townhill?

      Violent crime in Gowerton totalled 100 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 946 in Townhill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gowerton and Townhill in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gowerton recorded 308 crimes (now 222, a change of -27.9%). Townhill recorded 940 crimes previously (now 2,556, +171.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gowerton and Townhill?

      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. Gowerton has a resolution rate of 3.7% and Townhill has 27.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gowerton and Townhill?

      Gowerton falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Townhill 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 Gowerton and Townhill?

      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 Gowerton or Townhill on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gowerton and Townhill. 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.