Bryn-coch South vs Cyncoed

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    52/100
    Bryn-coch South South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      53/100
      Cyncoed South Wales Police

      Bryn-coch South vs Cyncoed Results

      A
      52/100
      Average
      Bryn-coch South
      South Wales Police
      317 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.3% trend
      17.5% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      53/100
      Average
      Cyncoed
      South Wales Police
      394 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.3% trend
      22.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bryn-coch South
      B Cyncoed
      Safety Score
      52/100 Average
      53/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      317
      394
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      301
      449
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.3%
      ↓12.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.5%
      22.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bryn-coch South
      B Cyncoed
      Violent Crime
      162 ↑29%
      124 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      41 ↓9%
      51 ↓24%
      Other Theft
      9 ↑80%
      19 ↓37%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓80%
      37 ↓39%
      Burglary
      5 ↓29%
      31 ↑29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      13 ↓35%
      37 ↑0%
      Drugs
      10 ↑900%
      13 ↑1200%
      Public Order
      38 ↑9%
      33 ↓25%
      Robbery
      1
      4
      Shoplifting
      13 ↓28%
      29 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓75%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑75%
      3 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑71%
      10 ↑43%
      Overall Verdict
      B Cyncoed is the safer choice — scoring 53/100 vs 52/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bryn-coch South safer than Cyncoed?

      Bryn-coch South has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) and recorded 317 crimes in the last 12 months. Cyncoed has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) with 394 crimes. Cyncoed scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bryn-coch South vs Cyncoed?

      Bryn-coch South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.3% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Bryn-coch South and Cyncoed?

      In Bryn-coch South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (162 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 Bryn-coch South and Cyncoed?

      Bryn-coch South recorded 41 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 Bryn-coch South vs Cyncoed?

      Violent crime in Bryn-coch South totalled 162 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 Bryn-coch South and Cyncoed in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bryn-coch South recorded 301 crimes (now 317, a change of +5.3%). Cyncoed recorded 449 crimes previously (now 394, -12.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bryn-coch South 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. Bryn-coch South has a resolution rate of 17.5% and Cyncoed has 22.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bryn-coch South and Cyncoed?

      Bryn-coch South 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 Bryn-coch South 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 Bryn-coch South or Cyncoed on a crime map?

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

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