Buttrills vs Sandfields West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Buttrills South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      17/100
      Sandfields West South Wales Police

      Buttrills vs Sandfields West Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Buttrills
      South Wales Police
      969 crimes / 12m
      ↓16.8% trend
      31.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      17/100
      High Crime
      Sandfields West
      South Wales Police
      713 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.8% trend
      10% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Buttrills
      B Sandfields West
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      17/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      969
      713
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,165
      790
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓16.8%
      ↓9.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.4%
      10%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Buttrills
      B Sandfields West
      Violent Crime
      314 ↓5%
      322 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      104 ↓30%
      108 ↓27%
      Other Theft
      38 ↓17%
      35 ↑30%
      Vehicle Crime
      26 ↓16%
      22 ↑16%
      Burglary
      13 ↓38%
      12 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      48 ↓49%
      37 ↓35%
      Drugs
      25 ↓14%
      17 ↑42%
      Public Order
      109 ↓10%
      96 ↑9%
      Robbery
      7 ↑250%
      5
      Shoplifting
      252 ↓18%
      18 ↓68%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑100%
      2 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      3 ↓63%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑0%
      8 ↑60%
      Other Crime
      13 ↓19%
      28 ↑133%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Buttrills safer than Sandfields West?

      Buttrills has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 969 crimes in the last 12 months. Sandfields West has a safety score of 17/100 (High Crime) with 713 crimes. Sandfields West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Buttrills vs Sandfields West?

      Buttrills shows a year-on-year crime trend of -16.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sandfields West shows -9.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Buttrills and Sandfields West?

      In Buttrills, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (314 incidents). In Sandfields West, it is Violent Crime (322 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Buttrills and Sandfields West?

      Buttrills recorded 104 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sandfields West recorded 108. 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 Buttrills vs Sandfields West?

      Violent crime in Buttrills totalled 314 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 322 in Sandfields West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Buttrills and Sandfields West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Buttrills recorded 1,165 crimes (now 969, a change of -16.8%). Sandfields West recorded 790 crimes previously (now 713, -9.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Buttrills and Sandfields West?

      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. Buttrills has a resolution rate of 31.4% and Sandfields West has 10%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Buttrills and Sandfields West?

      Buttrills falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Sandfields West 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 Buttrills and Sandfields West?

      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 Buttrills or Sandfields West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Buttrills and Sandfields West. 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.