Blackmill vs Canton
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Blackmill vs Canton Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blackmill safer than Canton?
Blackmill has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 182 crimes in the last 12 months. Canton has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,416 crimes. Blackmill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Blackmill vs Canton?
Blackmill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +16.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Canton shows -3.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Blackmill and Canton?
In Blackmill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (121 incidents). In Canton, it is Violent Crime (505 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Blackmill and Canton?
Blackmill recorded 21 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Canton recorded 119. 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 Blackmill vs Canton?
Violent crime in Blackmill totalled 121 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 505 in Canton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Blackmill and Canton in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Blackmill recorded 156 crimes (now 182, a change of +16.7%). Canton recorded 1,464 crimes previously (now 1,416, -3.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blackmill and Canton?
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. Blackmill has a resolution rate of 7.1% and Canton has 25.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Blackmill and Canton?
Blackmill falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Canton 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 Blackmill and Canton?
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 Blackmill or Canton on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Blackmill and Canton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.