Cefn-glas vs Sandfields West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    74/100
    Cefn-glas South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      17/100
      Sandfields West South Wales Police

      Cefn-glas vs Sandfields West Results

      A
      74/100
      Safe
      Cefn-glas
      South Wales Police
      178 crimes / 12m
      ↓39.9% trend
      16.7% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      17/100
      High Crime
      Sandfields West
      South Wales Police
      713 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.8% trend
      10% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cefn-glas
      B Sandfields West
      Safety Score
      74/100 Safe
      17/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      178
      713
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      296
      790
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓39.9%
      ↓9.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.7%
      10%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cefn-glas
      B Sandfields West
      Violent Crime
      83 ↓34%
      322 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      22 ↓33%
      108 ↓27%
      Other Theft
      12 ↓56%
      35 ↑30%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓57%
      22 ↑16%
      Burglary
      5 ↑150%
      12 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      10 ↓44%
      37 ↓35%
      Drugs
      4 ↓20%
      17 ↑42%
      Public Order
      23 ↑10%
      96 ↑9%
      Robbery
      1
      5
      Shoplifting
      1
      18 ↓68%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      3 ↓63%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      8 ↑60%
      Other Crime
      10 ↓82%
      28 ↑133%
      Overall Verdict
      A Cefn-glas is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 17/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cefn-glas safer than Sandfields West?

      Cefn-glas has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 178 crimes in the last 12 months. Sandfields West has a safety score of 17/100 (High Crime) with 713 crimes. Cefn-glas scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cefn-glas vs Sandfields West?

      Cefn-glas shows a year-on-year crime trend of -39.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sandfields West shows -9.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cefn-glas and Sandfields West?

      In Cefn-glas, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (83 incidents). In Sandfields West, it is Violent Crime (322 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cefn-glas and Sandfields West?

      Cefn-glas recorded 22 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sandfields West recorded 108. 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 Cefn-glas vs Sandfields West?

      Violent crime in Cefn-glas totalled 83 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 322 in Sandfields West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cefn-glas and Sandfields West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cefn-glas recorded 296 crimes (now 178, a change of -39.9%). Sandfields West recorded 790 crimes previously (now 713, -9.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cefn-glas and Sandfields West?

      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. Cefn-glas has a resolution rate of 16.7% and Sandfields West has 10%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cefn-glas and Sandfields West?

      Cefn-glas falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Sandfields West 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 Cefn-glas and Sandfields West?

      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 Cefn-glas or Sandfields West on a crime map?

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

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