Saron vs Bishopston

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    57/100
    Saron Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Bishopston South Wales Police

      Saron vs Bishopston Results

      A
      57/100
      Average
      Saron
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      227 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.1% trend
      5.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Bishopston
      South Wales Police
      64 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.8% trend
      57.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Saron
      B Bishopston
      Safety Score
      57/100 Average
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      227
      64
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      199
      84
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑14.1%
      ↓23.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      5.6%
      57.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Saron
      B Bishopston
      Violent Crime
      131 ↑18%
      26 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      22 ↑144%
      5 ↓71%
      Other Theft
      12 ↑71%
      5 ↓58%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓80%
      3 ↓40%
      Burglary
      7 ↓30%
      1 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      21 ↑31%
      2 ↓60%
      Drugs
      6 ↓33%
      6 ↑200%
      Public Order
      23 ↓4%
      10 ↑43%
      Shoplifting
      0
      5 ↓17%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Other Crime
      3 ↓50%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Bishopston is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 57/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Saron safer than Bishopston?

      Saron has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) and recorded 227 crimes in the last 12 months. Bishopston has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 64 crimes. Bishopston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Saron vs Bishopston?

      Saron shows a year-on-year crime trend of +14.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Bishopston shows -23.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Saron and Bishopston?

      In Saron, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (131 incidents). In Bishopston, it is Violent Crime (26 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Saron and Bishopston?

      Saron recorded 22 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bishopston recorded 5. 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 Saron vs Bishopston?

      Violent crime in Saron totalled 131 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 26 in Bishopston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Saron and Bishopston in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Saron recorded 199 crimes (now 227, a change of +14.1%). Bishopston recorded 84 crimes previously (now 64, -23.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Saron and Bishopston?

      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. Saron has a resolution rate of 5.6% and Bishopston has 57.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Saron and Bishopston?

      Saron falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Bishopston is covered by South Wales Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Saron and Bishopston?

      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 Saron or Bishopston on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Saron and Bishopston. 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.