Abercynon vs Bishopston
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Abercynon vs Bishopston 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 Abercynon safer than Bishopston?
Abercynon has a safety score of 35/100 (Below Average) and recorded 514 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 Abercynon vs Bishopston?
Abercynon shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.3% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Abercynon and Bishopston?
In Abercynon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (230 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 Abercynon and Bishopston?
Abercynon recorded 51 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 Abercynon vs Bishopston?
Violent crime in Abercynon totalled 230 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 Abercynon and Bishopston in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Abercynon recorded 521 crimes (now 514, a change of -1.3%). Bishopston recorded 84 crimes previously (now 64, -23.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Abercynon 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. Abercynon has a resolution rate of 18.4% and Bishopston has 57.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Abercynon and Bishopston?
Abercynon falls within the South Wales 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 Abercynon 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 Abercynon or Bishopston on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Abercynon and Bishopston. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.