Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf vs Llanfoist Fawr South

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    22/100
    Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Llanfoist Fawr South Gwent Police

      Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf vs Llanfoist Fawr South Results

      A
      22/100
      High Crime
      Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf
      South Wales Police
      539 crimes / 12m
      ↑28% trend
      3.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Llanfoist Fawr South
      Gwent Police
      5 crimes / 12m
      ↓61.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf
      B Llanfoist Fawr South
      Safety Score
      22/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      539
      5
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      421
      13
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑28%
      ↓61.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      3.9%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf
      B Llanfoist Fawr South
      Violent Crime
      275 ↑38%
      2 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      37 ↓23%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      20 ↓17%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      26 ↑333%
      0
      Burglary
      15 ↑200%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      40 ↑67%
      0 ↓100%
      Drugs
      13 ↓43%
      1
      Public Order
      54 ↑46%
      1
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      22 ↓19%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑50%
      0
      Other Crime
      23 ↑44%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Llanfoist Fawr South is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 22/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf safer than Llanfoist Fawr South?

      Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf has a safety score of 22/100 (High Crime) and recorded 539 crimes in the last 12 months. Llanfoist Fawr South has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 5 crimes. Llanfoist Fawr South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf vs Llanfoist Fawr South?

      Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf shows a year-on-year crime trend of +28% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Llanfoist Fawr South shows -61.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf and Llanfoist Fawr South?

      In Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (275 incidents). In Llanfoist Fawr South, it is Violent Crime (2 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf and Llanfoist Fawr South?

      Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf recorded 37 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Llanfoist Fawr South recorded 1. 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 Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf vs Llanfoist Fawr South?

      Violent crime in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf totalled 275 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2 in Llanfoist Fawr South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf and Llanfoist Fawr South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf recorded 421 crimes (now 539, a change of +28%). Llanfoist Fawr South recorded 13 crimes previously (now 5, -61.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf and Llanfoist Fawr South?

      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. Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf has a resolution rate of 3.9% and Llanfoist Fawr South has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf and Llanfoist Fawr South?

      Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Llanfoist Fawr South 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 Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf and Llanfoist Fawr South?

      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 Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf or Llanfoist Fawr South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf and Llanfoist Fawr South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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