Fairwood vs Mumbles

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    83/100
    Fairwood South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      50/100
      Mumbles South Wales Police

      Fairwood vs Mumbles Results

      A
      83/100
      Safe
      Fairwood
      South Wales Police
      64 crimes / 12m
      ↓31.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      50/100
      Average
      Mumbles
      South Wales Police
      340 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.9% trend
      11.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Fairwood
      B Mumbles
      Safety Score
      83/100 Safe
      50/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      64
      340
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      93
      296
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓31.2%
      ↑14.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      11.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Fairwood
      B Mumbles
      Violent Crime
      37 ↓23%
      143 ↑74%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3 ↓73%
      50 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      2 ↓50%
      17 ↑6%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓17%
      17 ↑0%
      Burglary
      4 ↓20%
      9 ↑29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      4 ↓20%
      28 ↓7%
      Drugs
      0 ↓100%
      10 ↑25%
      Public Order
      7 ↓36%
      37 ↑0%
      Robbery
      0
      1
      Shoplifting
      1
      16 ↓64%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      4 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      1
      Other Crime
      1 ↑0%
      6 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      A Fairwood is the safer choice — scoring 83/100 vs 50/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Fairwood safer than Mumbles?

      Fairwood has a safety score of 83/100 (Safe) and recorded 64 crimes in the last 12 months. Mumbles has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) with 340 crimes. Fairwood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Fairwood vs Mumbles?

      Fairwood shows a year-on-year crime trend of -31.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Mumbles shows +14.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Fairwood and Mumbles?

      In Fairwood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (37 incidents). In Mumbles, it is Violent Crime (143 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Fairwood and Mumbles?

      Fairwood recorded 3 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Mumbles recorded 50. 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 Fairwood vs Mumbles?

      Violent crime in Fairwood totalled 37 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 143 in Mumbles. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Fairwood and Mumbles in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Fairwood recorded 93 crimes (now 64, a change of -31.2%). Mumbles recorded 296 crimes previously (now 340, +14.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Fairwood and Mumbles?

      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. Fairwood has a resolution rate of 0% and Mumbles has 11.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Fairwood and Mumbles?

      Fairwood falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Mumbles 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 Fairwood and Mumbles?

      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 Fairwood or Mumbles on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Fairwood and Mumbles. 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.