Fairwater vs Morriston

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Fairwater South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Morriston South Wales Police

      Fairwater vs Morriston Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Fairwater
      South Wales Police
      1,278 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.7% trend
      22.6% 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 Fairwater
      B Morriston
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,278
      1,683
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,447
      1,717
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.7%
      ↓2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.6%
      23.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Fairwater
      B Morriston
      Violent Crime
      455 ↓6%
      734 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      190 ↓19%
      186 ↓26%
      Other Theft
      48 ↓24%
      87 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      57 ↓34%
      65 ↓25%
      Burglary
      26 ↓32%
      36 ↓22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      101 ↓9%
      124 ↓13%
      Drugs
      94 ↑88%
      79 ↑119%
      Public Order
      141 ↓17%
      234 ↑12%
      Robbery
      14 ↑75%
      7 ↑250%
      Shoplifting
      93 ↓31%
      53 ↑4%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↑14%
      11 ↑10%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↓38%
      3 ↓40%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑50%
      21 ↑62%
      Other Crime
      31 ↓16%
      43 ↑5%
      Overall Verdict
      A Fairwater is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Fairwater safer than Morriston?

      Fairwater has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,278 crimes in the last 12 months. Morriston has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,683 crimes. Fairwater scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Fairwater vs Morriston?

      Fairwater shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.7% — 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 Fairwater and Morriston?

      In Fairwater, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (455 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 Fairwater and Morriston?

      Fairwater recorded 190 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 Fairwater vs Morriston?

      Violent crime in Fairwater totalled 455 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 Fairwater and Morriston in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Fairwater recorded 1,447 crimes (now 1,278, a change of -11.7%). Morriston recorded 1,717 crimes previously (now 1,683, -2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Fairwater 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. Fairwater has a resolution rate of 22.6% and Morriston has 23.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Fairwater and Morriston?

      Fairwater 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 Fairwater 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 Fairwater or Morriston on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Fairwater 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.