Canton vs Gower
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Canton vs Gower 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 Gower?
Canton has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,416 crimes in the last 12 months. Gower has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) with 92 crimes. Gower scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Canton vs Gower?
Canton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Gower shows -8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Canton and Gower?
In Canton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (505 incidents). In Gower, it is Violent Crime (36 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Canton and Gower?
Canton recorded 119 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Gower recorded 16. 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 Gower?
Violent crime in Canton totalled 505 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 36 in Gower. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Canton and Gower 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%). Gower recorded 100 crimes previously (now 92, -8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Canton and Gower?
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 Gower has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Canton and Gower?
Canton falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Gower 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 Gower?
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 Gower on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Canton and Gower. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.