Cadoxton vs Gorseinon and Penyrheol

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    79/100
    Cadoxton South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Gorseinon and Penyrheol South Wales Police

      Cadoxton vs Gorseinon and Penyrheol Results

      A
      79/100
      Safe
      Cadoxton
      South Wales Police
      72 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.4% trend
      12.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Gorseinon and Penyrheol
      South Wales Police
      789 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.6% trend
      15.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cadoxton
      B Gorseinon and Penyrheol
      Safety Score
      79/100 Safe
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      72
      789
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      71
      810
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.4%
      ↓2.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12.5%
      15.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cadoxton
      B Gorseinon and Penyrheol
      Violent Crime
      37 ↑0%
      343 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      9 ↑0%
      127 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      4
      40 ↑21%
      Vehicle Crime
      0 ↓100%
      17 ↑13%
      Burglary
      1 ↑0%
      15 ↑150%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      2 ↓71%
      65 ↓19%
      Drugs
      0
      50 ↑257%
      Public Order
      15 ↑15%
      65 ↓42%
      Robbery
      0
      2 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      0
      25 ↓69%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      3 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      7 ↑75%
      Other Crime
      3
      30 ↑30%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cadoxton safer than Gorseinon and Penyrheol?

      Cadoxton has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) and recorded 72 crimes in the last 12 months. Gorseinon and Penyrheol has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 789 crimes. Cadoxton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cadoxton vs Gorseinon and Penyrheol?

      Cadoxton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Gorseinon and Penyrheol shows -2.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cadoxton and Gorseinon and Penyrheol?

      In Cadoxton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (37 incidents). In Gorseinon and Penyrheol, it is Violent Crime (343 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cadoxton and Gorseinon and Penyrheol?

      Cadoxton recorded 9 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Gorseinon and Penyrheol recorded 127. 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 Cadoxton vs Gorseinon and Penyrheol?

      Violent crime in Cadoxton totalled 37 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 343 in Gorseinon and Penyrheol. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cadoxton and Gorseinon and Penyrheol in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cadoxton recorded 71 crimes (now 72, a change of +1.4%). Gorseinon and Penyrheol recorded 810 crimes previously (now 789, -2.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cadoxton and Gorseinon and Penyrheol?

      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. Cadoxton has a resolution rate of 12.5% and Gorseinon and Penyrheol has 15.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cadoxton and Gorseinon and Penyrheol?

      Cadoxton falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Gorseinon and Penyrheol 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 Cadoxton and Gorseinon and Penyrheol?

      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 Cadoxton or Gorseinon and Penyrheol on a crime map?

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

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