Canton vs Wenvoe

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Canton South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      79/100
      Wenvoe South Wales Police

      Canton vs Wenvoe Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Canton
      South Wales Police
      2,409 crimes / 12m
      ↑68.8% trend
      35.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      79/100
      Safe
      Wenvoe
      South Wales Police
      149 crimes / 12m
      ↓48.6% trend
      20% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Canton
      B Wenvoe
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      79/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,409
      149
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,427
      290
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑68.8%
      ↓48.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.4%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Canton
      B Wenvoe
      Violent Crime
      714 ↑51%
      41 ↓42%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      206 ↑49%
      8 ↓72%
      Other Theft
      113 ↑53%
      8 ↓33%
      Vehicle Crime
      314 ↑95%
      11 ↑0%
      Burglary
      95 ↓10%
      2 ↓83%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      197 ↑97%
      15 ↓25%
      Drugs
      46 ↑48%
      5 ↓17%
      Public Order
      257 ↑82%
      16 ↓50%
      Robbery
      39 ↑457%
      2 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      308 ↑139%
      39 ↓53%
      Theft from Person
      9 ↑50%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      44 ↑110%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      25 ↑108%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      42 ↑45%
      2 ↓78%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wenvoe is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Canton safer than Wenvoe?

      Canton has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,409 crimes in the last 12 months. Wenvoe has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) with 149 crimes. Wenvoe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Canton vs Wenvoe?

      Canton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +68.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wenvoe shows -48.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Canton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (714 incidents). In Wenvoe, it is Violent Crime (41 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Canton recorded 206 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wenvoe recorded 8. 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 Wenvoe?

      Violent crime in Canton totalled 714 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 41 in Wenvoe. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Canton and Wenvoe in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Canton recorded 1,427 crimes (now 2,409, a change of +68.8%). Wenvoe recorded 290 crimes previously (now 149, -48.6%).

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

      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 35.4% and Wenvoe has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Canton and Wenvoe?

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

      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 Wenvoe on a crime map?

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

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