Townhill vs Ynysybwl

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Townhill South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      61/100
      Ynysybwl South Wales Police

      Townhill vs Ynysybwl Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Townhill
      South Wales Police
      1,018 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.4% trend
      15.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      61/100
      Average
      Ynysybwl
      South Wales Police
      273 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.8% trend
      25% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Townhill
      B Ynysybwl
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      61/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,018
      273
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      890
      306
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑14.4%
      ↓10.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.3%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Townhill
      B Ynysybwl
      Violent Crime
      460 ↑10%
      129 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      120 ↑1%
      36 ↓36%
      Other Theft
      49 ↑23%
      14 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      26 ↑30%
      21 ↑110%
      Burglary
      14 ↑75%
      14 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      95 ↑0%
      17 ↓39%
      Drugs
      45 ↑105%
      7 ↓22%
      Public Order
      135 ↑18%
      23 ↓55%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      4 ↑33%
      3 ↑200%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↑17%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑25%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      48 ↑60%
      8 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ynysybwl is the safer choice — scoring 61/100 vs 4/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Townhill safer than Ynysybwl?

      Townhill has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,018 crimes in the last 12 months. Ynysybwl has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) with 273 crimes. Ynysybwl scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Townhill vs Ynysybwl?

      Townhill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +14.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Ynysybwl shows -10.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Townhill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (460 incidents). In Ynysybwl, it is Violent Crime (129 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Townhill recorded 120 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ynysybwl recorded 36. 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 Townhill vs Ynysybwl?

      Violent crime in Townhill totalled 460 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 129 in Ynysybwl. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Townhill recorded 890 crimes (now 1,018, a change of +14.4%). Ynysybwl recorded 306 crimes previously (now 273, -10.8%).

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

      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. Townhill has a resolution rate of 15.3% and Ynysybwl has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Townhill and Ynysybwl?

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

      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 Townhill or Ynysybwl on a crime map?

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

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