Is Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen Safe?
Crime statistics for Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 206 total crimes recorded in Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen
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Month-by-month crime totals for Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen — last 12 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen safe?
Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen has a CrimeRadar safety score of 70/100, rated Safe. A total of 206 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 14.9% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen is considered a relatively safe area compared to the UK average, based on official UK Police data.
How many crimes were recorded in Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen in the last 12 months?
206 crimes were recorded in Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 14.9% compared to the previous 12-month period (242 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 81 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen?
The most common crime in Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen is Violent Crime, with 81 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 39.3% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 14.9% — from 242 crimes in the previous 12 months to 206 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen?
Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen has a safety score of 70 out of 100 (Safe). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen compare to the South Wales Police average?
Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen has a safety score of 70/100, while the South Wales Police force area average is 42/100. Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen?
15.4% of crimes recorded in Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by South Wales Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen?
81 violent crimes were recorded in Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen in the last 12 months — representing 39.3% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 24 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen last updated?
The crime data for Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen with other areas?
You can compare Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.