Dunvant and Killay vs Fairwood

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    53/100
    Dunvant and Killay South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      83/100
      Fairwood South Wales Police

      Dunvant and Killay vs Fairwood Results

      A
      53/100
      Average
      Dunvant and Killay
      South Wales Police
      270 crimes / 12m
      ↑47.5% trend
      16% resolved
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      VS
      B
      83/100
      Safe
      Fairwood
      South Wales Police
      63 crimes / 12m
      ↓30.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dunvant and Killay
      B Fairwood
      Safety Score
      53/100 Average
      83/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      270
      63
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      183
      91
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑47.5%
      ↓30.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dunvant and Killay
      B Fairwood
      Violent Crime
      130 ↑63%
      35 ↓24%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      21 ↑11%
      6 ↓40%
      Other Theft
      16 ↑7%
      1 ↓80%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓9%
      4 ↓33%
      Burglary
      7 ↑40%
      4 ↓20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      36 ↑260%
      3 ↓40%
      Drugs
      1 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      30 ↑100%
      7 ↓36%
      Robbery
      1
      0
      Shoplifting
      11 ↓35%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Other Crime
      6 ↓14%
      2 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Fairwood is the safer choice — scoring 83/100 vs 53/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dunvant and Killay safer than Fairwood?

      Dunvant and Killay has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) and recorded 270 crimes in the last 12 months. Fairwood has a safety score of 83/100 (Safe) with 63 crimes. Fairwood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dunvant and Killay vs Fairwood?

      Dunvant and Killay shows a year-on-year crime trend of +47.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Fairwood shows -30.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Dunvant and Killay and Fairwood?

      In Dunvant and Killay, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (130 incidents). In Fairwood, it is Violent Crime (35 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dunvant and Killay and Fairwood?

      Dunvant and Killay recorded 21 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Fairwood recorded 6. 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 Dunvant and Killay vs Fairwood?

      Violent crime in Dunvant and Killay totalled 130 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 35 in Fairwood. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dunvant and Killay and Fairwood in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dunvant and Killay recorded 183 crimes (now 270, a change of +47.5%). Fairwood recorded 91 crimes previously (now 63, -30.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dunvant and Killay and Fairwood?

      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. Dunvant and Killay has a resolution rate of 16% and Fairwood has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dunvant and Killay and Fairwood?

      Dunvant and Killay falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Fairwood 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 Dunvant and Killay and Fairwood?

      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 Dunvant and Killay or Fairwood on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Dunvant and Killay and Fairwood. 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.