Mynyddbach Crime Overview
Mynyddbach is among the top 10 most dangerous small towns in West Glamorgan, and is the 30th most dangerous overall out of West Glamorgan's 70 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Mynyddbach in 2020 was 48 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to West Glamorgan's overall crime rate, coming in 48% lower than the West Glamorgan rate of 70 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Mynyddbach is the 370th safest small town, and the 3,312nd most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In November 2018, Mynyddbach had the worst crime rate in West Glamorgan for possession of weapons, with 2 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.22 per 1,000 inhabitants.
The most common crimes in Mynyddbach are violence and sexual offences, with 149 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 16. This is 23% lower than 2019's figure of 184 offences and a difference of 3.85 from 2019's crime rate of 20. Mynyddbach's least common crime is theft from the person, with 1 offence recorded in 2020, the same as 2019's figure of 1 crime.
Compare Mynyddbach to other towns and cities
See how Mynyddbach shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Mynyddbach and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Mynyddbach Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Mynyddbach This Year
| Mynyddbach | West Glamorgan | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 155 | 17.05 | 12,973 | 33.24 | 95% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 3 | 0.33 | 273 | 0.70 | 112% safer |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.54 | 1,409 | 3.61 | 134% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 64 | 7.04 | 3,109 | 7.97 | 13% safer |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.65 | 1,377 | 3.53 | 114% safer |
| Other Crime | 7 | 0.77 | 559 | 1.43 | 86% safer |
| Other Theft | 30 | 3.30 | 2,037 | 5.22 | 58% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 6 | 0.66 | 222 | 0.57 | 14% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 62 | 6.82 | 3,594 | 9.21 | 35% safer |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.55 | 152 | 0.39 | 29% more dangerous |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 3.19 | 1,611 | 4.13 | 29% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 1 | 0.11 | 172 | 0.44 | 300% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 48 | 5.28 | 1,683 | 4.31 | 18% more dangerous |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 149 | 16.39 | 11,288 | 28.92 | 76% safer |
Crime in Mynyddbach Compared To West Glamorgan
Mynyddbach Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchgrove | 255 | 31.62 | 51% safer |
| St. Thomas | 270 | 32.65 | 46% safer |
| Blaenhonddan | 415 | 34.65 | 37% safer |
| Bonymaen | 324 | 43.05 | 11% safer |
| Morriston | 712 | 43.25 | 10% safer |
| Mynyddbach | 433 | 47.63 | - |
| Townhill | 439 | 48.25 | 1.3% more dangerous |
| Uplands | 822 | 52.10 | 9% more dangerous |
| Penderry | 709 | 54.26 | 12% more dangerous |
| Cockett | 772 | 55.76 | 15% more dangerous |
| Gorseinon | 597 | 63.01 | 24% more dangerous |
Mynyddbach Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 14 | 7 | 10 | 17 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.33 | 0.44 | 0.11 | 0.33 | Getting worse |
| Burglary | 2.5 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 1.5 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.44 | 0.77 | 1.3 | 1.6 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 1.6 | 1.4 | 0.88 | 0.77 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 2.8 | 3.1 | 2.8 | 3.3 | Getting worse |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0.66 | 0.66 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 4.1 | 5 | 6 | 7 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | - | - | 0.11 | 0.55 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 2.1 | 0.66 | 3.0 | 3.2 | Getting worse |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | - | 0.22 | 0.11 | 0.11 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 3.0 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 5 | Getting worse |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 15 | 17 | 20 | 16 | Safer |
Changes In Mynyddbach's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Mynyddbach to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Mynyddbach | 47.63 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 30% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 38% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 43% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 44% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 45% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 51% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 54% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 56% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 64% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 65% more dangerous |
Crime in Mynyddbach's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mynydd-bach | 753 | 83 | First |
Crime in Mynyddbach During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Mynyddbach change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in April, when Mynyddbach saw a 1,300% increase in anti-social behaviour. Mynyddbach saw a large fall in burglary during September, when it fell by 86% compared to September in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +25% | +1,300% | +167% | +217% | +100% | -50% | +250% | -29% | +40% | - |
| Burglary | - | - | - | +100% | - | -50% | -86% | +50% | - | +100% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -64% | -71% | -40% | -29% | +550% | -20% | +50% | -45% | +50% | +100% |
| Drugs | - | -67% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Crime | -50% | - | - | - | - | - | +200% | - | - | - |
| Other Theft | - | - | - | +100% | - | +25% | -33% | - | +600% | +50% |
| Possession of Weapons | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Public Order | +67% | - | +250% | -20% | - | -14% | +67% | +25% | -33% | -80% |
| Robbery | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Shoplifting | +100% | +200% | -67% | - | -67% | -75% | -50% | - | - | +100% |
| Vehicle Crime | +300% | - | -75% | -75% | - | -40% | -50% | +267% | +300% | +1,100% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -40% | -35% | -45% | +18% | - | -15% | -16% | -40% | +60% | -40% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Mynyddbach
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The most common crimes in Mynyddbach are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Mynyddbach?
Mynyddbach's least common crime is theft from the person (inc. pickpocketing).Last updated: 01 Apr 2021