Whitchurch and Tongwynlais vs Aber Valley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Whitchurch and Tongwynlais South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      68/100
      Aber Valley Gwent Police

      Whitchurch and Tongwynlais vs Aber Valley Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Whitchurch and Tongwynlais
      South Wales Police
      1,027 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.7% trend
      26.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      68/100
      Safe
      Aber Valley
      Gwent Police
      222 crimes / 12m
      ↓65.6% trend
      4.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Whitchurch and Tongwynlais
      B Aber Valley
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      68/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,027
      222
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,125
      645
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.7%
      ↓65.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.1%
      4.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Whitchurch and Tongwynlais
      B Aber Valley
      Violent Crime
      321 ↓1%
      98 ↓62%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      130 ↑23%
      34 ↓70%
      Other Theft
      55 ↓30%
      4 ↓75%
      Vehicle Crime
      93 ↓3%
      5 ↓84%
      Burglary
      31 ↓53%
      5 ↓58%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      98 ↑4%
      20 ↓77%
      Drugs
      14 ↓48%
      10 ↓23%
      Public Order
      104 ↓18%
      31 ↓62%
      Robbery
      11 ↑22%
      1
      Shoplifting
      126 ↓8%
      3 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓33%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↓30%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑80%
      2 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      17 ↓39%
      9 ↓55%
      Overall Verdict
      B Aber Valley is the safer choice — scoring 68/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Whitchurch and Tongwynlais safer than Aber Valley?

      Whitchurch and Tongwynlais has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,027 crimes in the last 12 months. Aber Valley has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) with 222 crimes. Aber Valley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais vs Aber Valley?

      Whitchurch and Tongwynlais shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Aber Valley shows -65.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais and Aber Valley?

      In Whitchurch and Tongwynlais, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (321 incidents). In Aber Valley, it is Violent Crime (98 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Whitchurch and Tongwynlais and Aber Valley?

      Whitchurch and Tongwynlais recorded 130 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Aber Valley recorded 34. 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 Whitchurch and Tongwynlais vs Aber Valley?

      Violent crime in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais totalled 321 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 98 in Aber Valley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais and Aber Valley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Whitchurch and Tongwynlais recorded 1,125 crimes (now 1,027, a change of -8.7%). Aber Valley recorded 645 crimes previously (now 222, -65.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais and Aber Valley?

      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. Whitchurch and Tongwynlais has a resolution rate of 26.1% and Aber Valley has 4.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Whitchurch and Tongwynlais and Aber Valley?

      Whitchurch and Tongwynlais falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Aber Valley 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 Whitchurch and Tongwynlais and Aber Valley?

      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 Whitchurch and Tongwynlais or Aber Valley on a crime map?

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

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