Canton vs Cathays
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Canton vs Cathays Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Canton safer than Cathays?
Canton has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,416 crimes in the last 12 months. Cathays has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) with 6,846 crimes. Cathays scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Canton vs Cathays?
Canton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Cathays shows -12.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Canton and Cathays?
In Canton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (505 incidents). In Cathays, it is Violent Crime (2,103 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Canton and Cathays?
Canton recorded 119 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cathays recorded 760. 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 Canton vs Cathays?
Violent crime in Canton totalled 505 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,103 in Cathays. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Canton and Cathays in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Canton recorded 1,464 crimes (now 1,416, a change of -3.3%). Cathays recorded 7,791 crimes previously (now 6,846, -12.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Canton and Cathays?
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. Canton has a resolution rate of 25.9% and Cathays has 41.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Canton and Cathays?
Canton falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Cathays 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 Canton and Cathays?
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 Canton or Cathays on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Canton and Cathays. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.