Gabalfa vs Sandfields West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    17/100
    Gabalfa South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      17/100
      Sandfields West South Wales Police

      Gabalfa vs Sandfields West 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
      17/100
      High Crime
      Sandfields West
      South Wales Police
      713 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.8% trend
      10% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gabalfa
      B Sandfields West
      Safety Score
      17/100 High Crime
      17/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      850
      713
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      772
      790
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑10.1%
      ↓9.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      42.9%
      10%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gabalfa
      B Sandfields West
      Violent Crime
      173 ↓16%
      322 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      47 ↓4%
      108 ↓27%
      Other Theft
      44 ↑52%
      35 ↑30%
      Vehicle Crime
      111 ↑31%
      22 ↑16%
      Burglary
      23 ↓43%
      12 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      67 ↑37%
      37 ↓35%
      Drugs
      30 ↑67%
      17 ↑42%
      Public Order
      48 ↓16%
      96 ↑9%
      Robbery
      20 ↑54%
      5
      Shoplifting
      208 ↑28%
      18 ↓68%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑20%
      2 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      44 ↓6%
      3 ↓63%
      Possession of Weapons
      15 ↑1400%
      8 ↑60%
      Other Crime
      14 ↑27%
      28 ↑133%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sandfields West is the safer choice — scoring 17/100 vs 17/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gabalfa safer than Sandfields West?

      Gabalfa has a safety score of 17/100 (High Crime) and recorded 850 crimes in the last 12 months. Sandfields West has a safety score of 17/100 (High Crime) with 713 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gabalfa vs Sandfields West?

      Gabalfa shows a year-on-year crime trend of +10.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Sandfields West shows -9.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Gabalfa and Sandfields West?

      In Gabalfa, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (208 incidents). In Sandfields West, it is Violent Crime (322 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gabalfa and Sandfields West?

      Gabalfa recorded 47 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sandfields West recorded 108. 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 Sandfields West?

      Violent crime in Gabalfa totalled 173 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 322 in Sandfields West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gabalfa and Sandfields West 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%). Sandfields West recorded 790 crimes previously (now 713, -9.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gabalfa and Sandfields West?

      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 Sandfields West has 10%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gabalfa and Sandfields West?

      Gabalfa falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Sandfields West 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 Sandfields West?

      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 Sandfields West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gabalfa and Sandfields West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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