Fairwater vs The Elms
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Fairwater vs The Elms 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 The Elms?
Fairwater has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 167 crimes in the last 12 months. The Elms has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) with 57 crimes. The Elms scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Fairwater vs The Elms?
Fairwater shows a year-on-year crime trend of -59.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. The Elms shows -45.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Fairwater and The Elms?
In Fairwater, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (63 incidents). In The Elms, it is Violent Crime (28 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Fairwater and The Elms?
Fairwater recorded 30 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while The Elms recorded 9. 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 The Elms?
Violent crime in Fairwater totalled 63 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 28 in The Elms. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Fairwater and The Elms 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%). The Elms recorded 105 crimes previously (now 57, -45.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Fairwater and The Elms?
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 The Elms has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Fairwater and The Elms?
Fairwater falls within the Gwent Police boundary. The Elms 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 The Elms?
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 The Elms on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Fairwater and The Elms. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.