Cefn Fforest vs Fairwater

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    75/100
    Cefn Fforest Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      75/100
      Fairwater Gwent Police

      Cefn Fforest vs Fairwater Results

      A
      75/100
      Safe
      Cefn Fforest
      Gwent Police
      155 crimes / 12m
      ↓64.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      75/100
      Safe
      Fairwater
      Gwent Police
      167 crimes / 12m
      ↓59.4% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cefn Fforest
      B Fairwater
      Safety Score
      75/100 Safe
      75/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      155
      167
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      442
      411
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓64.9%
      ↓59.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cefn Fforest
      B Fairwater
      Violent Crime
      71 ↓60%
      63 ↓64%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      28 ↓70%
      30 ↓52%
      Other Theft
      5 ↓67%
      8 ↓53%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓77%
      6 ↓57%
      Burglary
      2 ↓87%
      5 ↓75%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      13 ↓70%
      13 ↓75%
      Drugs
      4 ↓43%
      4 ↓56%
      Public Order
      19 ↓60%
      20 ↓38%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓92%
      4 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      2 ↓60%
      Other Crime
      7 ↓30%
      12 ↓29%
      Overall Verdict
      A Cefn Fforest is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 75/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cefn Fforest safer than Fairwater?

      Cefn Fforest has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 155 crimes in the last 12 months. Fairwater has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) with 167 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cefn Fforest vs Fairwater?

      Cefn Fforest shows a year-on-year crime trend of -64.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Fairwater shows -59.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cefn Fforest and Fairwater?

      In Cefn Fforest, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (71 incidents). In Fairwater, it is Violent Crime (63 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cefn Fforest and Fairwater?

      Cefn Fforest recorded 28 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Fairwater recorded 30. 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 Cefn Fforest vs Fairwater?

      Violent crime in Cefn Fforest totalled 71 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 63 in Fairwater. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cefn Fforest and Fairwater in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cefn Fforest recorded 442 crimes (now 155, a change of -64.9%). Fairwater recorded 411 crimes previously (now 167, -59.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cefn Fforest and Fairwater?

      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. Cefn Fforest has a resolution rate of 0% and Fairwater has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cefn Fforest and Fairwater?

      Cefn Fforest falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Fairwater is covered by Gwent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Cefn Fforest and Fairwater?

      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 Cefn Fforest or Fairwater on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cefn Fforest and Fairwater. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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