Butetown vs Cymer and Glyncorrwg

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Butetown South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      72/100
      Cymer and Glyncorrwg South Wales Police

      Butetown vs Cymer and Glyncorrwg Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Butetown
      South Wales Police
      3,028 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.4% trend
      24.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      72/100
      Safe
      Cymer and Glyncorrwg
      South Wales Police
      158 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.3% trend
      16.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Butetown
      B Cymer and Glyncorrwg
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      72/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,028
      158
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,418
      160
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.4%
      ↓1.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.6%
      16.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Butetown
      B Cymer and Glyncorrwg
      Violent Crime
      805 ↓9%
      59 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      485 ↓34%
      28 ↓15%
      Other Theft
      168 ↓2%
      6 ↓33%
      Vehicle Crime
      142 ↓38%
      7 ↓22%
      Burglary
      73 ↑4%
      5 ↑25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      186 ↑1%
      11 ↓39%
      Drugs
      193 ↑41%
      7 ↑250%
      Public Order
      370 ↓4%
      27 ↑50%
      Robbery
      43 ↑43%
      0
      Shoplifting
      386 ↓1%
      2 ↓33%
      Theft from Person
      23 ↓32%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      61 ↓34%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      45 ↑221%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      48 ↓14%
      5 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Butetown safer than Cymer and Glyncorrwg?

      Butetown has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,028 crimes in the last 12 months. Cymer and Glyncorrwg has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) with 158 crimes. Cymer and Glyncorrwg scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Butetown vs Cymer and Glyncorrwg?

      Butetown shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Cymer and Glyncorrwg shows -1.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Butetown and Cymer and Glyncorrwg?

      In Butetown, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (805 incidents). In Cymer and Glyncorrwg, it is Violent Crime (59 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Butetown and Cymer and Glyncorrwg?

      Butetown recorded 485 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cymer and Glyncorrwg recorded 28. 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 Butetown vs Cymer and Glyncorrwg?

      Violent crime in Butetown totalled 805 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 59 in Cymer and Glyncorrwg. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Butetown and Cymer and Glyncorrwg in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Butetown recorded 3,418 crimes (now 3,028, a change of -11.4%). Cymer and Glyncorrwg recorded 160 crimes previously (now 158, -1.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Butetown and Cymer and Glyncorrwg?

      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. Butetown has a resolution rate of 24.6% and Cymer and Glyncorrwg has 16.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Butetown and Cymer and Glyncorrwg?

      Butetown falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Cymer and Glyncorrwg 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 Butetown and Cymer and Glyncorrwg?

      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 Butetown or Cymer and Glyncorrwg on a crime map?

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

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