Gabalfa vs Garw Valley

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    17/100
    Gabalfa South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      38/100
      Garw Valley South Wales Police

      Gabalfa vs Garw Valley Results

      A
      17/100
      High Crime
      Gabalfa
      South Wales Police
      850 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.1% trend
      42.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      38/100
      Below Average
      Garw Valley
      South Wales Police
      476 crimes / 12m
      ↓13% trend
      16% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gabalfa
      B Garw Valley
      Safety Score
      17/100 High Crime
      38/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      850
      476
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      772
      547
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑10.1%
      ↓13%
      Resolution Rate ?
      42.9%
      16%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gabalfa
      B Garw Valley
      Violent Crime
      173 ↓16%
      257 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      47 ↓4%
      43 ↓36%
      Other Theft
      44 ↑52%
      24 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      111 ↑31%
      5 ↓38%
      Burglary
      23 ↓43%
      9 ↓36%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      67 ↑37%
      33 ↓28%
      Drugs
      30 ↑67%
      14 ↑600%
      Public Order
      48 ↓16%
      60 ↓29%
      Robbery
      20 ↑54%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      208 ↑28%
      7 ↓46%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑20%
      3 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      44 ↓6%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      15 ↑1400%
      2 ↓60%
      Other Crime
      14 ↑27%
      18 ↓10%
      Overall Verdict
      B Garw Valley is the safer choice — scoring 38/100 vs 17/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gabalfa safer than Garw Valley?

      Gabalfa has a safety score of 17/100 (High Crime) and recorded 850 crimes in the last 12 months. Garw Valley has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) with 476 crimes. Garw Valley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gabalfa vs Garw Valley?

      Gabalfa shows a year-on-year crime trend of +10.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Garw Valley shows -13% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Gabalfa and Garw Valley?

      In Gabalfa, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (208 incidents). In Garw Valley, it is Violent Crime (257 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gabalfa and Garw Valley?

      Gabalfa recorded 47 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Garw Valley recorded 43. 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 Gabalfa vs Garw Valley?

      Violent crime in Gabalfa totalled 173 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 257 in Garw Valley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gabalfa and Garw Valley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gabalfa recorded 772 crimes (now 850, a change of +10.1%). Garw Valley recorded 547 crimes previously (now 476, -13%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gabalfa and Garw Valley?

      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. Gabalfa has a resolution rate of 42.9% and Garw Valley has 16%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gabalfa and Garw Valley?

      Gabalfa falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Garw Valley 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 Gabalfa and Garw Valley?

      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 Gabalfa or Garw Valley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gabalfa and Garw Valley. 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.