Fairwood vs Waterfront
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Fairwood vs Waterfront Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fairwood safer than Waterfront?
Fairwood has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) and recorded 65 crimes in the last 12 months. Waterfront has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,678 crimes. Fairwood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Fairwood vs Waterfront?
Fairwood shows a year-on-year crime trend of -30.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Waterfront shows +105.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Fairwood and Waterfront?
In Fairwood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (35 incidents). In Waterfront, it is Violent Crime (465 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Fairwood and Waterfront?
Fairwood recorded 5 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Waterfront recorded 235. 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 Fairwood vs Waterfront?
Violent crime in Fairwood totalled 35 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 465 in Waterfront. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Fairwood and Waterfront in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Fairwood recorded 94 crimes (now 65, a change of -30.9%). Waterfront recorded 815 crimes previously (now 1,678, +105.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Fairwood and Waterfront?
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. Fairwood has a resolution rate of 14.3% and Waterfront has 33.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Fairwood and Waterfront?
Fairwood falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Waterfront 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 Fairwood and Waterfront?
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 Fairwood or Waterfront on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Fairwood and Waterfront. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.