Llangynwyd vs Sandfields West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    76/100
    Llangynwyd South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      17/100
      Sandfields West South Wales Police

      Llangynwyd vs Sandfields West Results

      A
      76/100
      Safe
      Llangynwyd
      South Wales Police
      111 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.9% trend
      14.3% 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 Llangynwyd
      B Sandfields West
      Safety Score
      76/100 Safe
      17/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      111
      713
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      112
      790
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.9%
      ↓9.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.3%
      10%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Llangynwyd
      B Sandfields West
      Violent Crime
      45 ↑10%
      322 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      17 ↓29%
      108 ↓27%
      Other Theft
      2 ↓67%
      35 ↑30%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↑20%
      22 ↑16%
      Burglary
      2 ↓71%
      12 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      4 ↓56%
      37 ↓35%
      Drugs
      6 ↑200%
      17 ↑42%
      Public Order
      16 ↑100%
      96 ↑9%
      Robbery
      0
      5
      Shoplifting
      1
      18 ↓68%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      3 ↓63%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      8 ↑60%
      Other Crime
      6 ↑20%
      28 ↑133%
      Overall Verdict
      A 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 Llangynwyd safer than Sandfields West?

      Llangynwyd has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) and recorded 111 crimes in the last 12 months. Sandfields West has a safety score of 17/100 (High Crime) with 713 crimes. Llangynwyd scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Llangynwyd vs Sandfields West?

      Llangynwyd shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.9% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Llangynwyd and Sandfields West?

      In Llangynwyd, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (45 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 Llangynwyd and Sandfields West?

      Llangynwyd recorded 17 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 Llangynwyd vs Sandfields West?

      Violent crime in Llangynwyd totalled 45 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 Llangynwyd and Sandfields West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Llangynwyd recorded 112 crimes (now 111, a change of -0.9%). Sandfields West recorded 790 crimes previously (now 713, -9.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Llangynwyd 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. Llangynwyd has a resolution rate of 14.3% and Sandfields West has 10%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Llangynwyd and Sandfields West?

      Llangynwyd 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 Llangynwyd 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 Llangynwyd or Sandfields West on a crime map?

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