Vaynor vs Bwlch

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    57/100
    Vaynor South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Bwlch Dyfed-Powys Police

      Vaynor vs Bwlch Results

      A
      57/100
      Average
      Vaynor
      South Wales Police
      299 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.8% trend
      10.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      88/100
      Very Safe
      Bwlch
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      23 crimes / 12m
      ↓28.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Vaynor
      B Bwlch
      Safety Score
      57/100 Average
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      299
      23
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      280
      32
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.8%
      ↓28.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      10.3%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Vaynor
      B Bwlch
      Violent Crime
      108 ↑2%
      6 ↓45%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      50 ↑35%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      17 ↓15%
      7 ↓22%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↓8%
      3 ↑50%
      Burglary
      6 ↓50%
      4
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      35 ↑46%
      2 ↑100%
      Drugs
      14 ↑600%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      38 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      5 ↓17%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      0
      Other Crime
      13 ↓7%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Bwlch is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 57/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Vaynor safer than Bwlch?

      Vaynor has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) and recorded 299 crimes in the last 12 months. Bwlch has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) with 23 crimes. Bwlch scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Vaynor vs Bwlch?

      Vaynor shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Bwlch shows -28.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Vaynor and Bwlch?

      In Vaynor, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (108 incidents). In Bwlch, it is Other Theft (7 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Vaynor and Bwlch?

      Vaynor recorded 50 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bwlch recorded 0. 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 Vaynor vs Bwlch?

      Violent crime in Vaynor totalled 108 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 6 in Bwlch. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Vaynor and Bwlch in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Vaynor recorded 280 crimes (now 299, a change of +6.8%). Bwlch recorded 32 crimes previously (now 23, -28.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Vaynor and Bwlch?

      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. Vaynor has a resolution rate of 10.3% and Bwlch has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Vaynor and Bwlch?

      Vaynor falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Bwlch is covered by Dyfed-Powys Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Vaynor and Bwlch?

      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 Vaynor or Bwlch on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Vaynor and Bwlch. 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.