Cwmbach vs Cyncoed

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    36/100
    Cwmbach South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      53/100
      Cyncoed South Wales Police

      Cwmbach vs Cyncoed Results

      A
      36/100
      Below Average
      Cwmbach
      South Wales Police
      548 crimes / 12m
      ↓4% trend
      14.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      53/100
      Average
      Cyncoed
      South Wales Police
      394 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.3% trend
      22.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cwmbach
      B Cyncoed
      Safety Score
      36/100 Below Average
      53/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      548
      394
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      571
      449
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4%
      ↓12.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.8%
      22.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cwmbach
      B Cyncoed
      Violent Crime
      205 ↑0%
      124 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      65 ↓26%
      51 ↓24%
      Other Theft
      33 ↓20%
      19 ↓37%
      Vehicle Crime
      24 ↓35%
      37 ↓39%
      Burglary
      12 ↑71%
      31 ↑29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      40 ↓11%
      37 ↑0%
      Drugs
      18 ↑29%
      13 ↑1200%
      Public Order
      85 ↓1%
      33 ↓25%
      Robbery
      2
      4
      Shoplifting
      43 ↑65%
      29 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      1 ↓75%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓20%
      3 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      15 ↑25%
      10 ↑43%
      Overall Verdict
      B Cyncoed is the safer choice — scoring 53/100 vs 36/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cwmbach safer than Cyncoed?

      Cwmbach has a safety score of 36/100 (Below Average) and recorded 548 crimes in the last 12 months. Cyncoed has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) with 394 crimes. Cyncoed scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cwmbach vs Cyncoed?

      Cwmbach shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Cyncoed shows -12.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cwmbach and Cyncoed?

      In Cwmbach, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (205 incidents). In Cyncoed, it is Violent Crime (124 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cwmbach and Cyncoed?

      Cwmbach recorded 65 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cyncoed recorded 51. 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 Cwmbach vs Cyncoed?

      Violent crime in Cwmbach totalled 205 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 124 in Cyncoed. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cwmbach and Cyncoed in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cwmbach recorded 571 crimes (now 548, a change of -4%). Cyncoed recorded 449 crimes previously (now 394, -12.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cwmbach and Cyncoed?

      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. Cwmbach has a resolution rate of 14.8% and Cyncoed has 22.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cwmbach and Cyncoed?

      Cwmbach falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Cyncoed 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 Cwmbach and Cyncoed?

      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 Cwmbach or Cyncoed on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cwmbach and Cyncoed. 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.