Neath North vs Riverside
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Neath North vs Riverside Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Neath North safer than Riverside?
Neath North has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 945 crimes in the last 12 months. Riverside has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 2,385 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.
What is the crime trend in Neath North vs Riverside?
Neath North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.9% — 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 Neath North and Riverside?
In Neath North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (360 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 Neath North and Riverside?
Neath North recorded 207 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 Neath North vs Riverside?
Violent crime in Neath North totalled 360 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 Neath North and Riverside in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Neath North recorded 973 crimes (now 945, a change of -2.9%). Riverside recorded 2,434 crimes previously (now 2,385, -2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Neath North 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. Neath North has a resolution rate of 21.9% and Riverside has 30.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Neath North and Riverside?
Neath North 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 Neath North 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 Neath North or Riverside on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Neath North and Riverside. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.