Canton vs Peterston-super-Ely

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Canton South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      81/100
      Peterston-super-Ely South Wales Police

      Canton vs Peterston-super-Ely Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Canton
      South Wales Police
      1,416 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.3% trend
      25.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      81/100
      Safe
      Peterston-super-Ely
      South Wales Police
      63 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.6% trend
      14.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Canton
      B Peterston-super-Ely
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      81/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,416
      63
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,464
      62
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.3%
      ↑1.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.9%
      14.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Canton
      B Peterston-super-Ely
      Violent Crime
      505 ↑24%
      18 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      119 ↓30%
      13 ↑333%
      Other Theft
      70 ↓1%
      10 ↓41%
      Vehicle Crime
      149 ↓39%
      4 ↓20%
      Burglary
      68 ↓33%
      4 ↑33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      114 ↑14%
      7 ↑17%
      Drugs
      35 ↑106%
      1
      Public Order
      154 ↑12%
      3 ↓63%
      Robbery
      21 ↑600%
      0
      Shoplifting
      120 ↓20%
      0
      Theft from Person
      6 ↓14%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      21 ↑5%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↓9%
      1
      Other Crime
      24 ↓4%
      2 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Canton safer than Peterston-super-Ely?

      Canton has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,416 crimes in the last 12 months. Peterston-super-Ely has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) with 63 crimes. Peterston-super-Ely scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Canton vs Peterston-super-Ely?

      Canton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Peterston-super-Ely shows +1.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Canton and Peterston-super-Ely?

      In Canton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (505 incidents). In Peterston-super-Ely, it is Violent Crime (18 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Canton and Peterston-super-Ely?

      Canton recorded 119 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Peterston-super-Ely recorded 13. 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 Peterston-super-Ely?

      Violent crime in Canton totalled 505 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 18 in Peterston-super-Ely. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Canton and Peterston-super-Ely 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%). Peterston-super-Ely recorded 62 crimes previously (now 63, +1.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Canton and Peterston-super-Ely?

      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 Peterston-super-Ely has 14.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Canton and Peterston-super-Ely?

      Canton falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Peterston-super-Ely 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 Peterston-super-Ely?

      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 Peterston-super-Ely on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Canton and Peterston-super-Ely. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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