Fairwater vs Trowbridge

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Fairwater South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Trowbridge South Wales Police

      Fairwater vs Trowbridge 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
      9/100
      High Crime
      Trowbridge
      South Wales Police
      1,920 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.1% trend
      21.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Fairwater
      B Trowbridge
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,278
      1,920
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,447
      2,066
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.7%
      ↓7.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.6%
      21.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Fairwater
      B Trowbridge
      Violent Crime
      455 ↓6%
      698 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      190 ↓19%
      311 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      48 ↓24%
      98 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      57 ↓34%
      51 ↓50%
      Burglary
      26 ↓32%
      29 ↓49%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      101 ↓9%
      202 ↓2%
      Drugs
      94 ↑88%
      77 ↑45%
      Public Order
      141 ↓17%
      223 ↓19%
      Robbery
      14 ↑75%
      17 ↑183%
      Shoplifting
      93 ↓31%
      114 ↓3%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↑14%
      6 ↓25%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↓38%
      10 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑50%
      23 ↑64%
      Other Crime
      31 ↓16%
      61 ↑13%
      Overall Verdict
      A Fairwater is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 9/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Fairwater safer than Trowbridge?

      Fairwater has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,278 crimes in the last 12 months. Trowbridge has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 1,920 crimes. Fairwater scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Fairwater vs Trowbridge?

      Fairwater shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Trowbridge shows -7.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Fairwater and Trowbridge?

      In Fairwater, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (455 incidents). In Trowbridge, it is Violent Crime (698 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Fairwater and Trowbridge?

      Fairwater recorded 190 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Trowbridge recorded 311. 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 Trowbridge?

      Violent crime in Fairwater totalled 455 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 698 in Trowbridge. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Fairwater and Trowbridge 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%). Trowbridge recorded 2,066 crimes previously (now 1,920, -7.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Fairwater and Trowbridge?

      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 Trowbridge has 21.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Fairwater and Trowbridge?

      Fairwater falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Trowbridge 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 Trowbridge?

      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 Trowbridge on a crime map?

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