Hengoed vs Swiss Valley

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Hengoed Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      75/100
      Swiss Valley Dyfed-Powys Police

      Hengoed vs Swiss Valley Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Hengoed
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      281 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.3% trend
      20% resolved
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      VS
      B
      75/100
      Safe
      Swiss Valley
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      89 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hengoed
      B Swiss Valley
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      75/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      281
      89
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      344
      85
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓18.3%
      ↑4.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hengoed
      B Swiss Valley
      Violent Crime
      125 ↓3%
      38 ↓12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      25 ↓14%
      17 ↑183%
      Other Theft
      13 ↓24%
      6 ↑50%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓60%
      1 ↓83%
      Burglary
      4 ↓64%
      6 ↑50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      52 ↑271%
      11 ↑57%
      Drugs
      17 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      20 ↓29%
      6 ↑20%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Shoplifting
      3 ↓95%
      0
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓75%
      0
      Other Crime
      10 ↓33%
      4 ↓56%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hengoed safer than Swiss Valley?

      Hengoed has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 281 crimes in the last 12 months. Swiss Valley has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) with 89 crimes. Swiss Valley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hengoed vs Swiss Valley?

      Hengoed shows a year-on-year crime trend of -18.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Swiss Valley shows +4.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hengoed and Swiss Valley?

      In Hengoed, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (125 incidents). In Swiss Valley, it is Violent Crime (38 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hengoed and Swiss Valley?

      Hengoed recorded 25 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Swiss Valley recorded 17. 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 Hengoed vs Swiss Valley?

      Violent crime in Hengoed totalled 125 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 38 in Swiss Valley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hengoed and Swiss Valley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hengoed recorded 344 crimes (now 281, a change of -18.3%). Swiss Valley recorded 85 crimes previously (now 89, +4.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hengoed and Swiss 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. Hengoed has a resolution rate of 20% and Swiss Valley has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hengoed and Swiss Valley?

      Hengoed falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Swiss Valley 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 Hengoed and Swiss 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 Hengoed or Swiss Valley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hengoed and Swiss Valley. 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.