Cathays vs Coedffranc Central

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Cathays South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      49/100
      Coedffranc Central South Wales Police

      Cathays vs Coedffranc Central Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Cathays
      South Wales Police
      6,846 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.1% trend
      41.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      49/100
      Average
      Coedffranc Central
      South Wales Police
      364 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.8% trend
      11.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cathays
      B Coedffranc Central
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      49/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      6,846
      364
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      7,791
      354
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.1%
      ↑2.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      41.1%
      11.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cathays
      B Coedffranc Central
      Violent Crime
      2,103 ↑1%
      166 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      760 ↓5%
      56 ↑14%
      Other Theft
      437 ↓19%
      11 ↓42%
      Vehicle Crime
      264 ↓26%
      14 ↑56%
      Burglary
      168 ↓23%
      5 ↓62%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      282 ↓14%
      41 ↑3%
      Drugs
      198 ↑20%
      11 ↑175%
      Public Order
      612 ↓9%
      44 ↓2%
      Robbery
      109 ↑16%
      0
      Shoplifting
      1,316 ↓25%
      4 ↑100%
      Theft from Person
      183 ↓26%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      290 ↓28%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      59 ↑16%
      2 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      65 ↑2%
      8 ↑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 Cathays safer than Coedffranc Central?

      Cathays has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,846 crimes in the last 12 months. Coedffranc Central has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) with 364 crimes. Coedffranc Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cathays vs Coedffranc Central?

      Cathays shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Coedffranc Central shows +2.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cathays and Coedffranc Central?

      In Cathays, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,103 incidents). In Coedffranc Central, it is Violent Crime (166 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cathays and Coedffranc Central?

      Cathays recorded 760 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Coedffranc Central recorded 56. 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 Cathays vs Coedffranc Central?

      Violent crime in Cathays totalled 2,103 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 166 in Coedffranc Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cathays and Coedffranc Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cathays recorded 7,791 crimes (now 6,846, a change of -12.1%). Coedffranc Central recorded 354 crimes previously (now 364, +2.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cathays and Coedffranc Central?

      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. Cathays has a resolution rate of 41.1% and Coedffranc Central has 11.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cathays and Coedffranc Central?

      Cathays falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Coedffranc Central 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 Cathays and Coedffranc Central?

      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 Cathays or Coedffranc Central on a crime map?

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

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