Bishopston vs Brackla West Central

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    89/100
    Bishopston South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      57/100
      Brackla West Central South Wales Police

      Bishopston vs Brackla West Central Results

      A
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Bishopston
      South Wales Police
      64 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.8% trend
      57.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      57/100
      Average
      Brackla West Central
      South Wales Police
      272 crimes / 12m
      ↑54.6% trend
      16% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bishopston
      B Brackla West Central
      Safety Score
      89/100 Very Safe
      57/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      64
      272
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      84
      176
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓23.8%
      ↑54.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      57.1%
      16%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bishopston
      B Brackla West Central
      Violent Crime
      26 ↓4%
      96 ↑35%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      5 ↓71%
      40 ↑135%
      Other Theft
      5 ↓58%
      11 ↑83%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓40%
      4 ↑0%
      Burglary
      1 ↓50%
      3 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      2 ↓60%
      25 ↑47%
      Drugs
      6 ↑200%
      8 ↑300%
      Public Order
      10 ↑43%
      31 ↑72%
      Robbery
      0
      2
      Shoplifting
      5 ↓17%
      35 ↑13%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      0
      14 ↑133%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bishopston is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 57/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bishopston safer than Brackla West Central?

      Bishopston has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 64 crimes in the last 12 months. Brackla West Central has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) with 272 crimes. Bishopston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bishopston vs Brackla West Central?

      Bishopston shows a year-on-year crime trend of -23.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Brackla West Central shows +54.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bishopston and Brackla West Central?

      In Bishopston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (26 incidents). In Brackla West Central, it is Violent Crime (96 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bishopston and Brackla West Central?

      Bishopston recorded 5 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Brackla West Central recorded 40. 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 Bishopston vs Brackla West Central?

      Violent crime in Bishopston totalled 26 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 96 in Brackla West Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bishopston and Brackla West Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bishopston recorded 84 crimes (now 64, a change of -23.8%). Brackla West Central recorded 176 crimes previously (now 272, +54.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bishopston and Brackla West Central?

      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. Bishopston has a resolution rate of 57.1% and Brackla West Central has 16%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bishopston and Brackla West Central?

      Bishopston falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Brackla West Central 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 Bishopston and Brackla West Central?

      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 Bishopston or Brackla West Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bishopston and Brackla West Central. 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.