Dyffryn vs Sandfields West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    62/100
    Dyffryn South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      17/100
      Sandfields West South Wales Police

      Dyffryn vs Sandfields West Results

      A
      62/100
      Average
      Dyffryn
      South Wales Police
      250 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.7% trend
      9.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      17/100
      High Crime
      Sandfields West
      South Wales Police
      713 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.8% trend
      10% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dyffryn
      B Sandfields West
      Safety Score
      62/100 Average
      17/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      250
      713
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      265
      790
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.7%
      ↓9.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      9.1%
      10%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dyffryn
      B Sandfields West
      Violent Crime
      112 ↑6%
      322 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      43 ↓33%
      108 ↓27%
      Other Theft
      20 ↑11%
      35 ↑30%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↑14%
      22 ↑16%
      Burglary
      7 ↑75%
      12 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      18 ↑20%
      37 ↓35%
      Drugs
      8 ↑700%
      17 ↑42%
      Public Order
      18 ↓25%
      96 ↑9%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      5
      Shoplifting
      7 ↓61%
      18 ↓68%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑300%
      2 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      3 ↓63%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      8 ↑60%
      Other Crime
      1 ↓67%
      28 ↑133%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dyffryn safer than Sandfields West?

      Dyffryn has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) and recorded 250 crimes in the last 12 months. Sandfields West has a safety score of 17/100 (High Crime) with 713 crimes. Dyffryn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dyffryn vs Sandfields West?

      Dyffryn shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sandfields West shows -9.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Dyffryn and Sandfields West?

      In Dyffryn, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (112 incidents). In Sandfields West, it is Violent Crime (322 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dyffryn and Sandfields West?

      Dyffryn recorded 43 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sandfields West recorded 108. 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 Sandfields West?

      Violent crime in Dyffryn totalled 112 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 322 in Sandfields West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dyffryn and Sandfields West 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%). Sandfields West recorded 790 crimes previously (now 713, -9.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dyffryn and Sandfields West?

      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 Sandfields West has 10%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dyffryn and Sandfields West?

      Dyffryn falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Sandfields West 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 Sandfields West?

      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 Sandfields West on a crime map?

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

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