Gabalfa vs Llangynwyd

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    17/100
    Gabalfa South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      76/100
      Llangynwyd South Wales Police

      Gabalfa vs Llangynwyd 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
      76/100
      Safe
      Llangynwyd
      South Wales Police
      111 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.9% trend
      14.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gabalfa
      B Llangynwyd
      Safety Score
      17/100 High Crime
      76/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      850
      111
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      772
      112
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑10.1%
      ↓0.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      42.9%
      14.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gabalfa
      B Llangynwyd
      Violent Crime
      173 ↓16%
      45 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      47 ↓4%
      17 ↓29%
      Other Theft
      44 ↑52%
      2 ↓67%
      Vehicle Crime
      111 ↑31%
      12 ↑20%
      Burglary
      23 ↓43%
      2 ↓71%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      67 ↑37%
      4 ↓56%
      Drugs
      30 ↑67%
      6 ↑200%
      Public Order
      48 ↓16%
      16 ↑100%
      Robbery
      20 ↑54%
      0
      Shoplifting
      208 ↑28%
      1
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑20%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      44 ↓6%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      15 ↑1400%
      0
      Other Crime
      14 ↑27%
      6 ↑20%
      Overall Verdict
      B Llangynwyd is the safer choice — scoring 76/100 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 Llangynwyd?

      Gabalfa has a safety score of 17/100 (High Crime) and recorded 850 crimes in the last 12 months. Llangynwyd has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) with 111 crimes. Llangynwyd scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gabalfa vs Llangynwyd?

      Gabalfa shows a year-on-year crime trend of +10.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Llangynwyd shows -0.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Gabalfa and Llangynwyd?

      In Gabalfa, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (208 incidents). In Llangynwyd, it is Violent Crime (45 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gabalfa and Llangynwyd?

      Gabalfa recorded 47 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Llangynwyd recorded 17. 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 Llangynwyd?

      Violent crime in Gabalfa totalled 173 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 45 in Llangynwyd. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gabalfa and Llangynwyd 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%). Llangynwyd recorded 112 crimes previously (now 111, -0.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gabalfa and Llangynwyd?

      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 Llangynwyd has 14.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gabalfa and Llangynwyd?

      Gabalfa falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Llangynwyd 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 Llangynwyd?

      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 Llangynwyd on a crime map?

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