Clydach vs Sandfields East

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    25/100
    Clydach South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      22/100
      Sandfields East South Wales Police

      Clydach vs Sandfields East Results

      A
      25/100
      Below Average
      Clydach
      South Wales Police
      599 crimes / 12m
      ↑7% trend
      6.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      22/100
      High Crime
      Sandfields East
      South Wales Police
      679 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.9% trend
      23.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Clydach
      B Sandfields East
      Safety Score
      25/100 Below Average
      22/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      599
      679
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      560
      685
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7%
      ↓0.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      6.7%
      23.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Clydach
      B Sandfields East
      Violent Crime
      259 ↑6%
      281 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      104 ↑5%
      107 ↓13%
      Other Theft
      24 ↓23%
      25 ↓11%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↓12%
      17 ↑13%
      Burglary
      10 ↑11%
      10 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      56 ↑27%
      50 ↓6%
      Drugs
      15 ↑67%
      9 ↑13%
      Public Order
      78 ↑4%
      66 ↓18%
      Robbery
      1
      5 ↑67%
      Shoplifting
      9 ↓18%
      87 ↑45%
      Theft from Person
      1
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      1 ↓75%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑50%
      7 ↑133%
      Other Crime
      19 ↑27%
      13 ↑44%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Clydach safer than Sandfields East?

      Clydach has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) and recorded 599 crimes in the last 12 months. Sandfields East has a safety score of 22/100 (High Crime) with 679 crimes. Clydach scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Clydach vs Sandfields East?

      Clydach shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Sandfields East shows -0.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Clydach and Sandfields East?

      In Clydach, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (259 incidents). In Sandfields East, it is Violent Crime (281 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Clydach and Sandfields East?

      Clydach recorded 104 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sandfields East recorded 107. 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 Clydach vs Sandfields East?

      Violent crime in Clydach totalled 259 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 281 in Sandfields East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Clydach and Sandfields East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Clydach recorded 560 crimes (now 599, a change of +7%). Sandfields East recorded 685 crimes previously (now 679, -0.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Clydach and Sandfields East?

      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. Clydach has a resolution rate of 6.7% and Sandfields East has 23.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Clydach and Sandfields East?

      Clydach falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Sandfields East 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 Clydach and Sandfields East?

      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 Clydach or Sandfields East on a crime map?

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

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