Grangetown vs West Cross

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Grangetown South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      39/100
      West Cross South Wales Police

      Grangetown vs West Cross Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Grangetown
      South Wales Police
      2,508 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.7% trend
      22.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      39/100
      Below Average
      West Cross
      South Wales Police
      486 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.7% trend
      25.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Grangetown
      B West Cross
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      39/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      2,508
      486
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,577
      538
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.7%
      ↓9.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.2%
      25.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Grangetown
      B West Cross
      Violent Crime
      673 ↓10%
      235 ↑45%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      310 ↓7%
      50 ↓26%
      Other Theft
      174 ↑0%
      27 ↓25%
      Vehicle Crime
      262 ↑14%
      8 ↓53%
      Burglary
      124 ↓2%
      6 ↓54%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      194 ↓3%
      42 ↓18%
      Drugs
      107 ↑197%
      9 ↑0%
      Public Order
      212 ↓18%
      70 ↑15%
      Robbery
      30 ↑50%
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      273 ↓6%
      25 ↓75%
      Theft from Person
      22 ↓21%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      65 ↓14%
      3
      Possession of Weapons
      20 ↑25%
      5 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      42 ↑2%
      3 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Cross is the safer choice — scoring 39/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Grangetown safer than West Cross?

      Grangetown has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,508 crimes in the last 12 months. West Cross has a safety score of 39/100 (Below Average) with 486 crimes. West Cross scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Grangetown vs West Cross?

      Grangetown shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. West Cross shows -9.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Grangetown and West Cross?

      In Grangetown, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (673 incidents). In West Cross, it is Violent Crime (235 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Grangetown and West Cross?

      Grangetown recorded 310 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Cross recorded 50. 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 Grangetown vs West Cross?

      Violent crime in Grangetown totalled 673 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 235 in West Cross. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Grangetown and West Cross in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Grangetown recorded 2,577 crimes (now 2,508, a change of -2.7%). West Cross recorded 538 crimes previously (now 486, -9.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Grangetown and West Cross?

      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. Grangetown has a resolution rate of 22.2% and West Cross has 25.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Grangetown and West Cross?

      Grangetown falls within the South Wales Police boundary. West Cross 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 Grangetown and West Cross?

      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 Grangetown or West Cross on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Grangetown and West Cross. 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.