Cyfarthfa vs Gibbonsdown

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Cyfarthfa South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      15/100
      Gibbonsdown South Wales Police

      Cyfarthfa vs Gibbonsdown Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Cyfarthfa
      South Wales Police
      991 crimes / 12m
      ↑13.7% trend
      27% resolved
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      VS
      B
      15/100
      High Crime
      Gibbonsdown
      South Wales Police
      636 crimes / 12m
      ↑21.4% trend
      22.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cyfarthfa
      B Gibbonsdown
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      15/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      991
      636
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      872
      524
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑13.7%
      ↑21.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27%
      22.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cyfarthfa
      B Gibbonsdown
      Violent Crime
      314 ↑22%
      314 ↑29%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      173 ↑15%
      58 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      46 ↓12%
      16 ↓36%
      Vehicle Crime
      22 ↓31%
      26 ↓16%
      Burglary
      22 ↑47%
      8 ↓53%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      90 ↑32%
      64 ↑5%
      Drugs
      54 ↑74%
      47 ↑571%
      Public Order
      105 ↑14%
      65 ↑5%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      8
      Shoplifting
      125 ↓9%
      4
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑100%
      4 ↑300%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓67%
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↓36%
      4 ↓20%
      Other Crime
      25 ↑32%
      16 ↑45%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cyfarthfa safer than Gibbonsdown?

      Cyfarthfa has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 991 crimes in the last 12 months. Gibbonsdown has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) with 636 crimes. Gibbonsdown scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cyfarthfa vs Gibbonsdown?

      Cyfarthfa shows a year-on-year crime trend of +13.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Gibbonsdown shows +21.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cyfarthfa and Gibbonsdown?

      In Cyfarthfa, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (314 incidents). In Gibbonsdown, it is Violent Crime (314 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cyfarthfa and Gibbonsdown?

      Cyfarthfa recorded 173 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Gibbonsdown recorded 58. 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 Cyfarthfa vs Gibbonsdown?

      Violent crime in Cyfarthfa totalled 314 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 314 in Gibbonsdown. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cyfarthfa and Gibbonsdown in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cyfarthfa recorded 872 crimes (now 991, a change of +13.7%). Gibbonsdown recorded 524 crimes previously (now 636, +21.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cyfarthfa and Gibbonsdown?

      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. Cyfarthfa has a resolution rate of 27% and Gibbonsdown has 22.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cyfarthfa and Gibbonsdown?

      Cyfarthfa falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Gibbonsdown 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 Cyfarthfa and Gibbonsdown?

      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 Cyfarthfa or Gibbonsdown on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cyfarthfa and Gibbonsdown. 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.