Llanrumney vs Riverside

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Llanrumney South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Riverside South Wales Police

      Llanrumney vs Riverside Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Llanrumney
      South Wales Police
      1,301 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.1% trend
      38.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Riverside
      South Wales Police
      2,385 crimes / 12m
      ↓2% trend
      30.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Llanrumney
      B Riverside
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,301
      2,385
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,315
      2,434
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.1%
      ↓2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.1%
      30.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Llanrumney
      B Riverside
      Violent Crime
      405 ↓10%
      643 ↓2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      208 ↓25%
      287 ↑17%
      Other Theft
      42 ↓26%
      151 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↓41%
      277 ↓24%
      Burglary
      31 ↑55%
      110 ↓20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      115 ↑7%
      182 ↑2%
      Drugs
      69 ↑200%
      58 ↑45%
      Public Order
      135 ↓11%
      221 ↓9%
      Robbery
      18 ↑350%
      43 ↑87%
      Shoplifting
      209 ↑67%
      271 ↑14%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      25 ↓14%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↓38%
      62 ↓15%
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑40%
      18 ↑20%
      Other Crime
      27 ↓31%
      37 ↑3%
      Overall Verdict
      A Llanrumney is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Llanrumney safer than Riverside?

      Llanrumney has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,301 crimes in the last 12 months. Riverside has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 2,385 crimes. Llanrumney scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Llanrumney vs Riverside?

      Llanrumney shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Riverside shows -2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Llanrumney and Riverside?

      In Llanrumney, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (405 incidents). In Riverside, it is Violent Crime (643 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Llanrumney and Riverside?

      Llanrumney recorded 208 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Riverside recorded 287. 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 Llanrumney vs Riverside?

      Violent crime in Llanrumney totalled 405 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 643 in Riverside. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Llanrumney and Riverside in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Llanrumney recorded 1,315 crimes (now 1,301, a change of -1.1%). Riverside recorded 2,434 crimes previously (now 2,385, -2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Llanrumney and Riverside?

      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. Llanrumney has a resolution rate of 38.1% and Riverside has 30.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Llanrumney and Riverside?

      Llanrumney falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Riverside 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 Llanrumney and Riverside?

      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 Llanrumney or Riverside on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Llanrumney and Riverside. 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.