Baglan vs West Cross

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    43/100
    Baglan South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      39/100
      West Cross South Wales Police

      Baglan vs West Cross 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
      39/100
      Below Average
      West Cross
      South Wales Police
      486 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.7% trend
      25.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Baglan
      B West Cross
      Safety Score
      43/100 Below Average
      39/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      414
      486
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      339
      538
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑22.1%
      ↓9.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.7%
      25.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Baglan
      B West Cross
      Violent Crime
      159 ↑37%
      235 ↑45%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      67 ↑3%
      50 ↓26%
      Other Theft
      32 ↑23%
      27 ↓25%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↓6%
      8 ↓53%
      Burglary
      33 ↑200%
      6 ↓54%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      38 ↑19%
      42 ↓18%
      Drugs
      9 ↑80%
      9 ↑0%
      Public Order
      47 ↑18%
      70 ↑15%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↓78%
      25 ↓75%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      3
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      10 ↓9%
      3 ↓50%
      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 West Cross?

      Baglan has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) and recorded 414 crimes in the last 12 months. West Cross has a safety score of 39/100 (Below Average) with 486 crimes. Baglan scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Baglan vs West Cross?

      Baglan shows a year-on-year crime trend of +22.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West Cross shows -9.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Baglan and West Cross?

      In Baglan, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (159 incidents). In West Cross, it is Violent Crime (235 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Baglan and West Cross?

      Baglan recorded 67 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Cross recorded 50. 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 West Cross?

      Violent crime in Baglan totalled 159 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 235 in West Cross. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Baglan and West Cross 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%). West Cross recorded 538 crimes previously (now 486, -9.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Baglan and West Cross?

      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 West Cross has 25.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Baglan and West Cross?

      Baglan falls within the South Wales Police boundary. West Cross 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 West Cross?

      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 West Cross on a crime map?

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

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