Abercynon vs Splott

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    35/100
    Abercynon South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Splott South Wales Police

      Abercynon vs Splott Results

      A
      35/100
      Below Average
      Abercynon
      South Wales Police
      514 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.3% trend
      18.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Splott
      South Wales Police
      1,701 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.2% trend
      32.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Abercynon
      B Splott
      Safety Score
      35/100 Below Average
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      514
      1,701
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      521
      1,698
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.3%
      ↑0.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.4%
      32.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Abercynon
      B Splott
      Violent Crime
      230 ↓8%
      611 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      51 ↓27%
      165 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      21 ↓30%
      150 ↑46%
      Vehicle Crime
      42 ↑68%
      160 ↓17%
      Burglary
      8 ↓38%
      48 ↓24%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      56 ↑56%
      140 ↓13%
      Drugs
      8 ↑14%
      59 ↑34%
      Public Order
      66 ↓6%
      189 ↑17%
      Robbery
      2
      18 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      7 ↑40%
      61 ↓34%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      4 ↓60%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      36 ↓28%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑0%
      18 ↑20%
      Other Crime
      17 ↑70%
      42 ↑24%
      Overall Verdict
      A Abercynon is the safer choice — scoring 35/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Abercynon safer than Splott?

      Abercynon has a safety score of 35/100 (Below Average) and recorded 514 crimes in the last 12 months. Splott has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,701 crimes. Abercynon scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Abercynon vs Splott?

      Abercynon shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Splott shows +0.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Abercynon and Splott?

      In Abercynon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (230 incidents). In Splott, it is Violent Crime (611 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Abercynon and Splott?

      Abercynon recorded 51 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Splott recorded 165. 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 Splott?

      Violent crime in Abercynon totalled 230 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 611 in Splott. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Abercynon and Splott 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%). Splott recorded 1,698 crimes previously (now 1,701, +0.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Abercynon and Splott?

      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 Splott has 32.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Abercynon and Splott?

      Abercynon falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Splott 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 Splott?

      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 Splott on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Abercynon and Splott. 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.