Cadoxton vs Waunarlwydd

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    79/100
    Cadoxton South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Waunarlwydd South Wales Police

      Cadoxton vs Waunarlwydd Results

      A
      79/100
      Safe
      Cadoxton
      South Wales Police
      72 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.4% trend
      12.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      65/100
      Safe
      Waunarlwydd
      South Wales Police
      200 crimes / 12m
      ↑1% trend
      15% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cadoxton
      B Waunarlwydd
      Safety Score
      79/100 Safe
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      72
      200
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      71
      198
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.4%
      ↑1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12.5%
      15%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cadoxton
      B Waunarlwydd
      Violent Crime
      37 ↑0%
      96 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      9 ↑0%
      15 ↓21%
      Other Theft
      4
      7 ↓56%
      Vehicle Crime
      0 ↓100%
      10 ↑67%
      Burglary
      1 ↑0%
      5 ↑25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      2 ↓71%
      14 ↓44%
      Drugs
      0
      5
      Public Order
      15 ↑15%
      26 ↓4%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      0
      5
      Theft from Person
      0
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      3
      10 ↑67%
      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 Waunarlwydd?

      Cadoxton has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) and recorded 72 crimes in the last 12 months. Waunarlwydd has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 200 crimes. Cadoxton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cadoxton vs Waunarlwydd?

      Cadoxton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Waunarlwydd shows +1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cadoxton and Waunarlwydd?

      In Cadoxton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (37 incidents). In Waunarlwydd, it is Violent Crime (96 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cadoxton and Waunarlwydd?

      Cadoxton recorded 9 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Waunarlwydd recorded 15. 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 Waunarlwydd?

      Violent crime in Cadoxton totalled 37 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 96 in Waunarlwydd. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cadoxton and Waunarlwydd 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%). Waunarlwydd recorded 198 crimes previously (now 200, +1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cadoxton and Waunarlwydd?

      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 Waunarlwydd has 15%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cadoxton and Waunarlwydd?

      Cadoxton falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Waunarlwydd 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 Waunarlwydd?

      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 Waunarlwydd on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cadoxton and Waunarlwydd. 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.