Caerau (Bridgend) vs Cornerswell

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    25/100
    Caerau (Bridgend) South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      60/100
      Cornerswell South Wales Police

      Caerau (Bridgend) vs Cornerswell Results

      A
      25/100
      Below Average
      Caerau (Bridgend)
      South Wales Police
      651 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.1% trend
      20% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      60/100
      Average
      Cornerswell
      South Wales Police
      305 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.4% trend
      10% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Caerau (Bridgend)
      B Cornerswell
      Safety Score
      25/100 Below Average
      60/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      651
      305
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      693
      326
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.1%
      ↓6.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      10%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Caerau (Bridgend)
      B Cornerswell
      Violent Crime
      260 ↑4%
      92 ↓24%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      118 ↓1%
      34 ↑3%
      Other Theft
      11 ↓59%
      20 ↑43%
      Vehicle Crime
      25 ↑39%
      23 ↑35%
      Burglary
      24 ↑0%
      7 ↓30%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      92 ↑19%
      32 ↑52%
      Drugs
      9 ↓57%
      8 ↑60%
      Public Order
      58 ↓42%
      48 ↓17%
      Robbery
      3 ↓25%
      2
      Shoplifting
      27 ↑0%
      13 ↓63%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓33%
      3 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      3 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑0%
      1 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      18 ↑0%
      19 ↑280%
      Overall Verdict
      B Cornerswell is the safer choice — scoring 60/100 vs 25/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Caerau (Bridgend) safer than Cornerswell?

      Caerau (Bridgend) has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) and recorded 651 crimes in the last 12 months. Cornerswell has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) with 305 crimes. Cornerswell scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Caerau (Bridgend) vs Cornerswell?

      Caerau (Bridgend) shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Cornerswell shows -6.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Caerau (Bridgend) and Cornerswell?

      In Caerau (Bridgend), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (260 incidents). In Cornerswell, it is Violent Crime (92 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Caerau (Bridgend) and Cornerswell?

      Caerau (Bridgend) recorded 118 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cornerswell recorded 34. 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 Caerau (Bridgend) vs Cornerswell?

      Violent crime in Caerau (Bridgend) totalled 260 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 92 in Cornerswell. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Caerau (Bridgend) and Cornerswell in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Caerau (Bridgend) recorded 693 crimes (now 651, a change of -6.1%). Cornerswell recorded 326 crimes previously (now 305, -6.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Caerau (Bridgend) and Cornerswell?

      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. Caerau (Bridgend) has a resolution rate of 20% and Cornerswell has 10%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Caerau (Bridgend) and Cornerswell?

      Caerau (Bridgend) falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Cornerswell 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 Caerau (Bridgend) and Cornerswell?

      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 Caerau (Bridgend) or Cornerswell on a crime map?

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

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