Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf vs Llanover

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    22/100
    Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      93/100
      Llanover Gwent Police

      Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf vs Llanover Results

      A
      22/100
      High Crime
      Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf
      South Wales Police
      539 crimes / 12m
      ↑28% trend
      3.9% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      93/100
      Very Safe
      Llanover
      Gwent Police
      37 crimes / 12m
      ↓79.6% trend
      66.7% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf
      B Llanover
      Safety Score
      22/100 High Crime
      93/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      539
      37
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      421
      181
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑28%
      ↓79.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      3.9%
      66.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf
      B Llanover
      Violent Crime
      275 ↑38%
      19 ↓83%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      37 ↓23%
      1 ↓88%
      Other Theft
      20 ↓17%
      1 ↓94%
      Vehicle Crime
      26 ↑333%
      1 ↓50%
      Burglary
      15 ↑200%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      40 ↑67%
      6 ↓54%
      Drugs
      13 ↓43%
      2 ↑100%
      Public Order
      54 ↑46%
      5 ↓62%
      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%
      2 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Llanover is the safer choice — scoring 93/100 vs 22/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf safer than Llanover?

      Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf has a safety score of 22/100 (High Crime) and recorded 539 crimes in the last 12 months. Llanover has a safety score of 93/100 (Very Safe) with 37 crimes. Llanover scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      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. Llanover shows -79.6% (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 Llanover?

      In Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (275 incidents). In Llanover, it is Violent Crime (19 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 Llanover?

      Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf recorded 37 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Llanover 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 Llanover?

      Violent crime in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf totalled 275 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 19 in Llanover. 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 Llanover 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%). Llanover recorded 181 crimes previously (now 37, -79.6%).

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

      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 Llanover has 66.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf and Llanover?

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

      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 Llanover on a crime map?

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