Cathays vs Heath

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Cathays South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Heath South Wales Police

      Cathays vs Heath 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
      7/100
      High Crime
      Heath
      South Wales Police
      946 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.7% trend
      31.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cathays
      B Heath
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      6,846
      946
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      7,791
      878
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.1%
      ↑7.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      41.1%
      31.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cathays
      B Heath
      Violent Crime
      2,103 ↑1%
      291 ↓2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      760 ↓5%
      126 ↑29%
      Other Theft
      437 ↓19%
      67 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      264 ↓26%
      90 ↑0%
      Burglary
      168 ↓23%
      15 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      282 ↓14%
      67 ↑52%
      Drugs
      198 ↑20%
      17 ↑21%
      Public Order
      612 ↓9%
      95 ↑6%
      Robbery
      109 ↑16%
      8 ↑300%
      Shoplifting
      1,316 ↓25%
      132 ↑22%
      Theft from Person
      183 ↓26%
      3 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      290 ↓28%
      22 ↑5%
      Possession of Weapons
      59 ↑16%
      3 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      65 ↑2%
      10 ↓23%
      Overall Verdict
      A Cathays is the safer choice — scoring 12/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cathays safer than Heath?

      Cathays has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,846 crimes in the last 12 months. Heath has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 946 crimes. Cathays scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cathays vs Heath?

      Cathays shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Heath shows +7.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cathays and Heath?

      In Cathays, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,103 incidents). In Heath, it is Violent Crime (291 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cathays and Heath?

      Cathays recorded 760 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Heath recorded 126. 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 Heath?

      Violent crime in Cathays totalled 2,103 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 291 in Heath. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cathays and Heath 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%). Heath recorded 878 crimes previously (now 946, +7.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cathays and Heath?

      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 Heath has 31.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cathays and Heath?

      Cathays falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Heath 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 Heath?

      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 Heath on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cathays and Heath. 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.