Adamsdown vs Marshfield

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Adamsdown South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      79/100
      Marshfield Gwent Police

      Adamsdown vs Marshfield Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Adamsdown
      South Wales Police
      5,797 crimes / 12m
      ↑131.4% trend
      28.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      79/100
      Safe
      Marshfield
      Gwent Police
      130 crimes / 12m
      ↓77.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Adamsdown
      B Marshfield
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      79/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      5,797
      130
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,505
      580
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑131.4%
      ↓77.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.4%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Adamsdown
      B Marshfield
      Violent Crime
      1,632 ↑122%
      39 ↓78%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      685 ↑117%
      27 ↓77%
      Other Theft
      295 ↑127%
      15 ↓69%
      Vehicle Crime
      455 ↑130%
      1 ↓96%
      Burglary
      174 ↑83%
      4 ↓88%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      339 ↑69%
      12 ↓79%
      Drugs
      182 ↑112%
      5 ↓62%
      Public Order
      586 ↑119%
      18 ↓71%
      Robbery
      129 ↑579%
      2 ↓75%
      Shoplifting
      932 ↑261%
      1 ↓67%
      Theft from Person
      68 ↑89%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      99 ↑175%
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      77 ↑148%
      1 ↓83%
      Other Crime
      144 ↑47%
      4 ↓82%
      Overall Verdict
      B Marshfield is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Adamsdown safer than Marshfield?

      Adamsdown has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,797 crimes in the last 12 months. Marshfield has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) with 130 crimes. Marshfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Adamsdown vs Marshfield?

      Adamsdown shows a year-on-year crime trend of +131.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Marshfield shows -77.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Adamsdown and Marshfield?

      In Adamsdown, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,632 incidents). In Marshfield, it is Violent Crime (39 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Adamsdown and Marshfield?

      Adamsdown recorded 685 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Marshfield recorded 27. 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 Adamsdown vs Marshfield?

      Violent crime in Adamsdown totalled 1,632 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 39 in Marshfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Adamsdown and Marshfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Adamsdown recorded 2,505 crimes (now 5,797, a change of +131.4%). Marshfield recorded 580 crimes previously (now 130, -77.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Adamsdown and Marshfield?

      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. Adamsdown has a resolution rate of 28.4% and Marshfield has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Adamsdown and Marshfield?

      Adamsdown falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Marshfield 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 Adamsdown and Marshfield?

      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 Adamsdown or Marshfield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Adamsdown and Marshfield. 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.