The question of how Bettws’s crime rate compares to other villages in Bridgend is a valid concern for prospective residents and current community members alike. Based on available data, Bettws presents a comparatively safe environment. The crime rate in Bettws stands at 71.9 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is considerably lower than the UK average of 91.6 incidents per 1,000 people.
To further contextualise this, let's examine the crime rates of nearby villages. Llangeinor, Pant-yr-Awel and Lewistown, and Blackmill all report a crime rate of 0.0 per 1,000 residents, indicating exceptionally low levels of recorded crime. Sarn, in contrast, has a crime rate of 92.8 per 1,000 residents, which is closer to the UK average and higher than Bettws’s rate.
Beyond raw crime numbers, the safety score provides another useful indicator. Bettws boasts a safety score of 80 out of 100, exceeding the UK average safety score of 79. This suggests that residents generally perceive Bettws as a safe place to live, and that the area demonstrates positive safety characteristics. It's important to remember that these figures represent reported crimes and may not fully capture the entirety of the safety experience within the area. However, when considering the combination of reported crime rates and safety scores, Bettws appears to be a relatively low-crime village when compared to other areas in Bridgend and the UK as a whole. The data highlights a significant difference in crime levels between Bettws and Sarn, and a remarkably low level of crime in Llangeinor, Pant-yr-Awel and Lewistown, and Blackmill.