Canton vs Treforest

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
      29/100
      Treforest South Wales Police

      Canton vs Treforest 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
      29/100
      Below Average
      Treforest
      South Wales Police
      538 crimes / 12m
      ↑21.7% trend
      25.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Canton
      B Treforest
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      29/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,416
      538
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,464
      442
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.3%
      ↑21.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.9%
      25.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Canton
      B Treforest
      Violent Crime
      505 ↑24%
      231 ↑41%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      119 ↓30%
      41 ↓23%
      Other Theft
      70 ↓1%
      23 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      149 ↓39%
      17 ↓11%
      Burglary
      68 ↓33%
      27 ↑4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      114 ↑14%
      39 ↑26%
      Drugs
      35 ↑106%
      24 ↑20%
      Public Order
      154 ↑12%
      67 ↑26%
      Robbery
      21 ↑600%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      120 ↓20%
      46 ↑64%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↓14%
      3 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      21 ↑5%
      3
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↓9%
      3
      Other Crime
      24 ↓4%
      11 ↓15%
      Overall Verdict
      B Treforest is the safer choice — scoring 29/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Canton safer than Treforest?

      Canton has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,416 crimes in the last 12 months. Treforest has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) with 538 crimes. Treforest scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Canton vs Treforest?

      Canton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Treforest shows +21.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Canton and Treforest?

      In Canton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (505 incidents). In Treforest, it is Violent Crime (231 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Canton and Treforest?

      Canton recorded 119 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Treforest recorded 41. 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 Treforest?

      Violent crime in Canton totalled 505 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 231 in Treforest. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Canton and Treforest 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%). Treforest recorded 442 crimes previously (now 538, +21.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Canton and Treforest?

      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 Treforest has 25.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Canton and Treforest?

      Canton falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Treforest 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 Treforest?

      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 Treforest on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Canton and Treforest. 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.