Llangyfelach vs Morriston

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    77/100
    Llangyfelach South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Morriston South Wales Police

      Llangyfelach vs Morriston Results

      A
      77/100
      Safe
      Llangyfelach
      South Wales Police
      118 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Morriston
      South Wales Police
      1,609 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.2% trend
      16.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Llangyfelach
      B Morriston
      Safety Score
      77/100 Safe
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      118
      1,609
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      137
      1,853
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.9%
      ↓13.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      16.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Llangyfelach
      B Morriston
      Violent Crime
      41 ↓32%
      751 ↓2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      26 ↑13%
      154 ↓42%
      Other Theft
      6 ↓25%
      95 ↑14%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↓20%
      57 ↓36%
      Burglary
      2 ↓50%
      34 ↓21%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      6 ↓25%
      115 ↓22%
      Drugs
      3 ↑0%
      67 ↑6%
      Public Order
      19 ↑36%
      185 ↓28%
      Robbery
      0
      9 ↑350%
      Shoplifting
      0
      61 ↑13%
      Theft from Person
      0
      8 ↓27%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      22 ↑29%
      Other Crime
      1 ↑0%
      49 ↑2%
      Overall Verdict
      A Llangyfelach is the safer choice — scoring 77/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Llangyfelach safer than Morriston?

      Llangyfelach has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) and recorded 118 crimes in the last 12 months. Morriston has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 1,609 crimes. Llangyfelach scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Llangyfelach vs Morriston?

      Llangyfelach shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Morriston shows -13.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Llangyfelach and Morriston?

      In Llangyfelach, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (41 incidents). In Morriston, it is Violent Crime (751 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Llangyfelach and Morriston?

      Llangyfelach recorded 26 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Morriston recorded 154. 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 Llangyfelach vs Morriston?

      Violent crime in Llangyfelach totalled 41 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 751 in Morriston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Llangyfelach and Morriston in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Llangyfelach recorded 137 crimes (now 118, a change of -13.9%). Morriston recorded 1,853 crimes previously (now 1,609, -13.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Llangyfelach and Morriston?

      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. Llangyfelach has a resolution rate of 0% and Morriston has 16.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Llangyfelach and Morriston?

      Llangyfelach falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Morriston 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 Llangyfelach and Morriston?

      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 Llangyfelach or Morriston on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Llangyfelach and Morriston. 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.