Bishopston vs Cyncoed

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    89/100
    Bishopston South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      53/100
      Cyncoed South Wales Police

      Bishopston vs Cyncoed 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
      53/100
      Average
      Cyncoed
      South Wales Police
      394 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.3% trend
      22.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bishopston
      B Cyncoed
      Safety Score
      89/100 Very Safe
      53/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      64
      394
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      84
      449
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓23.8%
      ↓12.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      57.1%
      22.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bishopston
      B Cyncoed
      Violent Crime
      26 ↓4%
      124 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      5 ↓71%
      51 ↓24%
      Other Theft
      5 ↓58%
      19 ↓37%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓40%
      37 ↓39%
      Burglary
      1 ↓50%
      31 ↑29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      2 ↓60%
      37 ↑0%
      Drugs
      6 ↑200%
      13 ↑1200%
      Public Order
      10 ↑43%
      33 ↓25%
      Robbery
      0
      4
      Shoplifting
      5 ↓17%
      29 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      1
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓75%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      3 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      0
      10 ↑43%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bishopston is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 53/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bishopston safer than Cyncoed?

      Bishopston has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 64 crimes in the last 12 months. Cyncoed has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) with 394 crimes. Bishopston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bishopston vs Cyncoed?

      Bishopston shows a year-on-year crime trend of -23.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Cyncoed shows -12.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Bishopston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (26 incidents). In Cyncoed, it is Violent Crime (124 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Bishopston recorded 5 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cyncoed recorded 51. 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 Cyncoed?

      Violent crime in Bishopston totalled 26 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 124 in Cyncoed. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bishopston and Cyncoed 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%). Cyncoed recorded 449 crimes previously (now 394, -12.3%).

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

      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 Cyncoed has 22.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bishopston and Cyncoed?

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

      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 Cyncoed on a crime map?

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