Aberavon vs Sandfields West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Aberavon South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      17/100
      Sandfields West South Wales Police

      Aberavon vs Sandfields West Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Aberavon
      South Wales Police
      831 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.2% trend
      20% resolved
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      VS
      B
      17/100
      High Crime
      Sandfields West
      South Wales Police
      713 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.8% trend
      10% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aberavon
      B Sandfields West
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      17/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      831
      713
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      905
      790
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.2%
      ↓9.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      10%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aberavon
      B Sandfields West
      Violent Crime
      369 ↑7%
      322 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      73 ↓40%
      108 ↓27%
      Other Theft
      44 ↓31%
      35 ↑30%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↑10%
      22 ↑16%
      Burglary
      6 ↓71%
      12 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      65 ↑16%
      37 ↓35%
      Drugs
      20 ↑18%
      17 ↑42%
      Public Order
      98 ↑15%
      96 ↑9%
      Robbery
      2
      5
      Shoplifting
      92 ↓26%
      18 ↓68%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↓29%
      2 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↑43%
      3 ↓63%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓56%
      8 ↑60%
      Other Crime
      20 ↓26%
      28 ↑133%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sandfields West is the safer choice — scoring 17/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aberavon safer than Sandfields West?

      Aberavon has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 831 crimes in the last 12 months. Sandfields West has a safety score of 17/100 (High Crime) with 713 crimes. Sandfields West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aberavon vs Sandfields West?

      Aberavon shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sandfields West shows -9.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aberavon and Sandfields West?

      In Aberavon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (369 incidents). In Sandfields West, it is Violent Crime (322 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aberavon and Sandfields West?

      Aberavon recorded 73 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sandfields West recorded 108. 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 Aberavon vs Sandfields West?

      Violent crime in Aberavon totalled 369 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 322 in Sandfields West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aberavon and Sandfields West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aberavon recorded 905 crimes (now 831, a change of -8.2%). Sandfields West recorded 790 crimes previously (now 713, -9.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aberavon and Sandfields West?

      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. Aberavon has a resolution rate of 20% and Sandfields West has 10%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aberavon and Sandfields West?

      Aberavon falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Sandfields West 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 Aberavon and Sandfields West?

      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 Aberavon or Sandfields West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aberavon and Sandfields West. 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.