Llansamlet vs Tonyrefail West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Llansamlet South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      35/100
      Tonyrefail West South Wales Police

      Llansamlet vs Tonyrefail West Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Llansamlet
      South Wales Police
      1,059 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.8% trend
      13.3% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      35/100
      Below Average
      Tonyrefail West
      South Wales Police
      499 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.8% trend
      12.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Llansamlet
      B Tonyrefail West
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      35/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,059
      499
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,200
      572
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.8%
      ↓12.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      13.3%
      12.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Llansamlet
      B Tonyrefail West
      Violent Crime
      392 ↓6%
      258 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      160 ↓11%
      41 ↓44%
      Other Theft
      67 ↓23%
      26 ↑13%
      Vehicle Crime
      51 ↓16%
      9 ↓65%
      Burglary
      23 ↓21%
      17 ↑6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      95 ↓17%
      41 ↓20%
      Drugs
      18 ↑29%
      17 ↑89%
      Public Order
      142 ↑4%
      50 ↓2%
      Robbery
      6 ↑100%
      1
      Shoplifting
      58 ↓46%
      13 ↑225%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓88%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑100%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑0%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      32 ↓9%
      22 ↓12%
      Overall Verdict
      B Tonyrefail West is the safer choice — scoring 35/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Llansamlet safer than Tonyrefail West?

      Llansamlet has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,059 crimes in the last 12 months. Tonyrefail West has a safety score of 35/100 (Below Average) with 499 crimes. Tonyrefail West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Llansamlet vs Tonyrefail West?

      Llansamlet shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Tonyrefail West shows -12.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Llansamlet and Tonyrefail West?

      In Llansamlet, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (392 incidents). In Tonyrefail West, it is Violent Crime (258 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Llansamlet and Tonyrefail West?

      Llansamlet recorded 160 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Tonyrefail West recorded 41. 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 Llansamlet vs Tonyrefail West?

      Violent crime in Llansamlet totalled 392 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 258 in Tonyrefail West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Llansamlet and Tonyrefail West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Llansamlet recorded 1,200 crimes (now 1,059, a change of -11.8%). Tonyrefail West recorded 572 crimes previously (now 499, -12.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Llansamlet and Tonyrefail 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. Llansamlet has a resolution rate of 13.3% and Tonyrefail West has 12.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Llansamlet and Tonyrefail West?

      Llansamlet falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Tonyrefail 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 Llansamlet and Tonyrefail 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 Llansamlet or Tonyrefail West on a crime map?

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

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