Dyffryn vs Morriston

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    62/100
    Dyffryn South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Morriston South Wales Police

      Dyffryn vs Morriston Results

      A
      62/100
      Average
      Dyffryn
      South Wales Police
      250 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.7% trend
      9.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Morriston
      South Wales Police
      1,683 crimes / 12m
      ↓2% trend
      23.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dyffryn
      B Morriston
      Safety Score
      62/100 Average
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      250
      1,683
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      265
      1,717
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.7%
      ↓2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      9.1%
      23.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dyffryn
      B Morriston
      Violent Crime
      112 ↑6%
      734 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      43 ↓33%
      186 ↓26%
      Other Theft
      20 ↑11%
      87 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↑14%
      65 ↓25%
      Burglary
      7 ↑75%
      36 ↓22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      18 ↑20%
      124 ↓13%
      Drugs
      8 ↑700%
      79 ↑119%
      Public Order
      18 ↓25%
      234 ↑12%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      7 ↑250%
      Shoplifting
      7 ↓61%
      53 ↑4%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑300%
      11 ↑10%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      3 ↓40%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      21 ↑62%
      Other Crime
      1 ↓67%
      43 ↑5%
      Overall Verdict
      A Dyffryn is the safer choice — scoring 62/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dyffryn safer than Morriston?

      Dyffryn has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) and recorded 250 crimes in the last 12 months. Morriston has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,683 crimes. Dyffryn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dyffryn vs Morriston?

      Dyffryn shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Morriston shows -2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Dyffryn and Morriston?

      In Dyffryn, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (112 incidents). In Morriston, it is Violent Crime (734 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dyffryn and Morriston?

      Dyffryn recorded 43 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Morriston recorded 186. 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 Dyffryn vs Morriston?

      Violent crime in Dyffryn totalled 112 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 734 in Morriston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dyffryn and Morriston in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dyffryn recorded 265 crimes (now 250, a change of -5.7%). Morriston recorded 1,717 crimes previously (now 1,683, -2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dyffryn and Morriston?

      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. Dyffryn has a resolution rate of 9.1% and Morriston has 23.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dyffryn and Morriston?

      Dyffryn falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Morriston 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 Dyffryn and Morriston?

      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 Dyffryn or Morriston on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Dyffryn and Morriston. 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.