Baglan vs Morriston

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    43/100
    Baglan South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Morriston South Wales Police

      Baglan vs Morriston Results

      A
      43/100
      Below Average
      Baglan
      South Wales Police
      414 crimes / 12m
      ↑22.1% trend
      20.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Morriston
      South Wales Police
      1,683 crimes / 12m
      ↓2% trend
      23.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Baglan
      B Morriston
      Safety Score
      43/100 Below Average
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      414
      1,683
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      339
      1,717
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑22.1%
      ↓2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.7%
      23.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Baglan
      B Morriston
      Violent Crime
      159 ↑37%
      734 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      67 ↑3%
      186 ↓26%
      Other Theft
      32 ↑23%
      87 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↓6%
      65 ↓25%
      Burglary
      33 ↑200%
      36 ↓22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      38 ↑19%
      124 ↓13%
      Drugs
      9 ↑80%
      79 ↑119%
      Public Order
      47 ↑18%
      234 ↑12%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      7 ↑250%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↓78%
      53 ↑4%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      11 ↑10%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↓40%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      21 ↑62%
      Other Crime
      10 ↓9%
      43 ↑5%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Baglan safer than Morriston?

      Baglan has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) and recorded 414 crimes in the last 12 months. Morriston has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,683 crimes. Baglan scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Baglan vs Morriston?

      Baglan shows a year-on-year crime trend of +22.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Morriston shows -2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Baglan and Morriston?

      In Baglan, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (159 incidents). In Morriston, it is Violent Crime (734 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Baglan and Morriston?

      Baglan recorded 67 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Morriston recorded 186. 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 Baglan vs Morriston?

      Violent crime in Baglan totalled 159 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 734 in Morriston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Baglan and Morriston in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Baglan recorded 339 crimes (now 414, a change of +22.1%). Morriston recorded 1,717 crimes previously (now 1,683, -2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Baglan and Morriston?

      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. Baglan has a resolution rate of 20.7% and Morriston has 23.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Baglan and Morriston?

      Baglan falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Morriston 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 Baglan and Morriston?

      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 Baglan or Morriston on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Baglan and Morriston. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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