Morriston vs Tonypandy

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Morriston South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      63/100
      Tonypandy South Wales Police

      Morriston vs Tonypandy Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Morriston
      South Wales Police
      1,683 crimes / 12m
      ↓2% trend
      23.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      63/100
      Average
      Tonypandy
      South Wales Police
      273 crimes / 12m
      ↓9% trend
      32% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Morriston
      B Tonypandy
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      63/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,683
      273
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,717
      300
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2%
      ↓9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.2%
      32%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Morriston
      B Tonypandy
      Violent Crime
      734 ↑0%
      122 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      186 ↓26%
      41 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      87 ↓4%
      8 ↓11%
      Vehicle Crime
      65 ↓25%
      9 ↑13%
      Burglary
      36 ↓22%
      6 ↓54%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      124 ↓13%
      14 ↓22%
      Drugs
      79 ↑119%
      9 ↑125%
      Public Order
      234 ↑12%
      32 ↓26%
      Robbery
      7 ↑250%
      0
      Shoplifting
      53 ↑4%
      14 ↓44%
      Theft from Person
      11 ↑10%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓40%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      21 ↑62%
      1
      Other Crime
      43 ↑5%
      15 ↑275%
      Overall Verdict
      B Tonypandy is the safer choice — scoring 63/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Morriston safer than Tonypandy?

      Morriston has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,683 crimes in the last 12 months. Tonypandy has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) with 273 crimes. Tonypandy scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Morriston vs Tonypandy?

      Morriston shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Tonypandy shows -9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Morriston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (734 incidents). In Tonypandy, it is Violent Crime (122 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Morriston recorded 186 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Tonypandy 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 Morriston vs Tonypandy?

      Violent crime in Morriston totalled 734 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 122 in Tonypandy. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Morriston recorded 1,717 crimes (now 1,683, a change of -2%). Tonypandy recorded 300 crimes previously (now 273, -9%).

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

      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. Morriston has a resolution rate of 23.2% and Tonypandy has 32%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Morriston and Tonypandy?

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

      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 Morriston or Tonypandy on a crime map?

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