Bishopston vs Cathays

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
      12/100
      Cathays South Wales Police

      Bishopston vs Cathays 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
      12/100
      High Crime
      Cathays
      South Wales Police
      6,846 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.1% trend
      41.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bishopston
      B Cathays
      Safety Score
      89/100 Very Safe
      12/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      64
      6,846
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      84
      7,791
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓23.8%
      ↓12.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      57.1%
      41.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bishopston
      B Cathays
      Violent Crime
      26 ↓4%
      2,103 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      5 ↓71%
      760 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      5 ↓58%
      437 ↓19%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓40%
      264 ↓26%
      Burglary
      1 ↓50%
      168 ↓23%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      2 ↓60%
      282 ↓14%
      Drugs
      6 ↑200%
      198 ↑20%
      Public Order
      10 ↑43%
      612 ↓9%
      Robbery
      0
      109 ↑16%
      Shoplifting
      5 ↓17%
      1,316 ↓25%
      Theft from Person
      1
      183 ↓26%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      290 ↓28%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      59 ↑16%
      Other Crime
      0
      65 ↑2%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bishopston is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 12/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bishopston safer than Cathays?

      Bishopston has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 64 crimes in the last 12 months. Cathays has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) with 6,846 crimes. Bishopston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bishopston vs Cathays?

      Bishopston shows a year-on-year crime trend of -23.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Cathays shows -12.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bishopston and Cathays?

      In Bishopston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (26 incidents). In Cathays, it is Violent Crime (2,103 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bishopston and Cathays?

      Bishopston recorded 5 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cathays recorded 760. 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 Cathays?

      Violent crime in Bishopston totalled 26 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,103 in Cathays. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bishopston and Cathays 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%). Cathays recorded 7,791 crimes previously (now 6,846, -12.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bishopston and Cathays?

      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 Cathays has 41.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bishopston and Cathays?

      Bishopston falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Cathays 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 Cathays?

      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 Cathays on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bishopston and Cathays. 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.