Lisvane and Thornhill vs Waunarlwydd

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    62/100
    Lisvane and Thornhill South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Waunarlwydd South Wales Police

      Lisvane and Thornhill vs Waunarlwydd Results

      A
      62/100
      Average
      Lisvane and Thornhill
      South Wales Police
      314 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.7% trend
      38.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      65/100
      Safe
      Waunarlwydd
      South Wales Police
      200 crimes / 12m
      ↑1% trend
      15% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lisvane and Thornhill
      B Waunarlwydd
      Safety Score
      62/100 Average
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      314
      200
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      333
      198
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.7%
      ↑1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.5%
      15%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lisvane and Thornhill
      B Waunarlwydd
      Violent Crime
      98 ↓20%
      96 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      30 ↓29%
      15 ↓21%
      Other Theft
      22 ↓29%
      7 ↓56%
      Vehicle Crime
      42 ↑91%
      10 ↑67%
      Burglary
      9 ↑50%
      5 ↑25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      20 ↓9%
      14 ↓44%
      Drugs
      9 ↑125%
      5
      Public Order
      27 ↓33%
      26 ↓4%
      Robbery
      2
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      35 ↑17%
      5
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑50%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      15 ↑88%
      10 ↑67%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lisvane and Thornhill safer than Waunarlwydd?

      Lisvane and Thornhill has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) and recorded 314 crimes in the last 12 months. Waunarlwydd has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 200 crimes. Waunarlwydd scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Lisvane and Thornhill vs Waunarlwydd?

      Lisvane and Thornhill shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Waunarlwydd shows +1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Lisvane and Thornhill and Waunarlwydd?

      In Lisvane and Thornhill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (98 incidents). In Waunarlwydd, it is Violent Crime (96 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Lisvane and Thornhill and Waunarlwydd?

      Lisvane and Thornhill recorded 30 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Waunarlwydd recorded 15. 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 Lisvane and Thornhill vs Waunarlwydd?

      Violent crime in Lisvane and Thornhill totalled 98 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 96 in Waunarlwydd. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Lisvane and Thornhill and Waunarlwydd in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lisvane and Thornhill recorded 333 crimes (now 314, a change of -5.7%). Waunarlwydd recorded 198 crimes previously (now 200, +1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lisvane and Thornhill and Waunarlwydd?

      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. Lisvane and Thornhill has a resolution rate of 38.5% and Waunarlwydd has 15%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Lisvane and Thornhill and Waunarlwydd?

      Lisvane and Thornhill falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Waunarlwydd 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 Lisvane and Thornhill and Waunarlwydd?

      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 Lisvane and Thornhill or Waunarlwydd on a crime map?

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

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