Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf vs Llangybi Fawr

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    30/100
    Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      87/100
      Llangybi Fawr Gwent Police

      Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf vs Llangybi Fawr Results

      A
      30/100
      Below Average
      Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf
      South Wales Police
      482 crimes / 12m
      ↑24.2% trend
      25.8% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      87/100
      Very Safe
      Llangybi Fawr
      Gwent Police
      25 crimes / 12m
      ↓68.8% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf
      B Llangybi Fawr
      Safety Score
      30/100 Below Average
      87/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      482
      25
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      388
      80
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑24.2%
      ↓68.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.8%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf
      B Llangybi Fawr
      Violent Crime
      248 ↑41%
      10 ↓63%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      33 ↓33%
      1 ↓92%
      Other Theft
      19 ↓21%
      3 ↓70%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↑200%
      3 ↓50%
      Burglary
      9 ↑350%
      2 ↓85%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      34 ↑6%
      2 ↓50%
      Drugs
      28 ↑367%
      0
      Public Order
      45 ↑0%
      1 ↓75%
      Robbery
      2
      0
      Shoplifting
      19 ↓34%
      0
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑300%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑150%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      15 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Llangybi Fawr is the safer choice — scoring 87/100 vs 30/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
      Compare a different area? Search any two UK neighbourhoods or cities side-by-side
      Start a New Comparison

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf safer than Llangybi Fawr?

      Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) and recorded 482 crimes in the last 12 months. Llangybi Fawr has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) with 25 crimes. Llangybi Fawr scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf shows a year-on-year crime trend of +24.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Llangybi Fawr shows -68.8% (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 Llangybi Fawr?

      In Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (248 incidents). In Llangybi Fawr, it is Violent Crime (10 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 Llangybi Fawr?

      Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf recorded 33 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Llangybi Fawr 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 Llangybi Fawr?

      Violent crime in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf totalled 248 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 10 in Llangybi Fawr. 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 Llangybi Fawr in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf recorded 388 crimes (now 482, a change of +24.2%). Llangybi Fawr recorded 80 crimes previously (now 25, -68.8%).

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

      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 25.8% and Llangybi Fawr 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 Llangybi Fawr?

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

      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 Llangybi Fawr on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf and Llangybi Fawr. 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.