Caerau (Bridgend) vs Radyr

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    25/100
    Caerau (Bridgend) South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Radyr South Wales Police

      Caerau (Bridgend) vs Radyr Results

      A
      25/100
      Below Average
      Caerau (Bridgend)
      South Wales Police
      651 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.1% trend
      20% resolved
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      VS
      B
      65/100
      Safe
      Radyr
      South Wales Police
      234 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.9% trend
      16.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Caerau (Bridgend)
      B Radyr
      Safety Score
      25/100 Below Average
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      651
      234
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      693
      232
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.1%
      ↑0.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      16.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Caerau (Bridgend)
      B Radyr
      Violent Crime
      260 ↑4%
      75 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      118 ↓1%
      32 ↓43%
      Other Theft
      11 ↓59%
      15 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      25 ↑39%
      20 ↑54%
      Burglary
      24 ↑0%
      12 ↓37%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      92 ↑19%
      19 ↑46%
      Drugs
      9 ↓57%
      4 ↑300%
      Public Order
      58 ↓42%
      30 ↑88%
      Robbery
      3 ↓25%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      27 ↑0%
      16 ↓6%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓33%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑0%
      4 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      18 ↑0%
      4 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Caerau (Bridgend) safer than Radyr?

      Caerau (Bridgend) has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) and recorded 651 crimes in the last 12 months. Radyr has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 234 crimes. Radyr scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Caerau (Bridgend) shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Radyr shows +0.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Caerau (Bridgend), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (260 incidents). In Radyr, it is Violent Crime (75 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Caerau (Bridgend) recorded 118 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Radyr recorded 32. 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 Radyr?

      Violent crime in Caerau (Bridgend) totalled 260 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 75 in Radyr. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Caerau (Bridgend) and Radyr 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%). Radyr recorded 232 crimes previously (now 234, +0.9%).

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

      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 Radyr has 16.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Caerau (Bridgend) and Radyr?

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

      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 Radyr on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Caerau (Bridgend) and Radyr. 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.