Fairwater vs St James
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Fairwater vs St James Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fairwater safer than St James?
Fairwater has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 167 crimes in the last 12 months. St James has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) with 387 crimes. Fairwater scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Fairwater vs St James?
Fairwater shows a year-on-year crime trend of -59.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. St James shows -55.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Fairwater and St James?
In Fairwater, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (63 incidents). In St James, it is Violent Crime (137 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Fairwater and St James?
Fairwater recorded 30 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St James recorded 71. 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 Fairwater vs St James?
Violent crime in Fairwater totalled 63 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 137 in St James. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Fairwater and St James in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Fairwater recorded 411 crimes (now 167, a change of -59.4%). St James recorded 878 crimes previously (now 387, -55.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Fairwater and St James?
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. Fairwater has a resolution rate of 0% and St James has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Fairwater and St James?
Fairwater falls within the Gwent Police boundary. St James 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 Fairwater and St James?
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 Fairwater or St James on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Fairwater and St James. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.