Neath North vs Sandfields West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Neath North South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      17/100
      Sandfields West South Wales Police

      Neath North vs Sandfields West Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Neath North
      South Wales Police
      945 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.9% trend
      21.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      17/100
      High Crime
      Sandfields West
      South Wales Police
      713 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.8% trend
      10% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Neath North
      B Sandfields West
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      17/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      945
      713
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      973
      790
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.9%
      ↓9.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.9%
      10%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Neath North
      B Sandfields West
      Violent Crime
      360 ↑2%
      322 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      207 ↓7%
      108 ↓27%
      Other Theft
      38 ↓10%
      35 ↑30%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↓39%
      22 ↑16%
      Burglary
      8 ↓53%
      12 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      55 ↓17%
      37 ↓35%
      Drugs
      50 ↑61%
      17 ↑42%
      Public Order
      123 ↑23%
      96 ↑9%
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      5
      Shoplifting
      65 ↓31%
      18 ↓68%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↓14%
      2 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      3 ↓63%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑0%
      8 ↑60%
      Other Crime
      13 ↑18%
      28 ↑133%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sandfields West is the safer choice — scoring 17/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Neath North safer than Sandfields West?

      Neath North has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 945 crimes in the last 12 months. Sandfields West has a safety score of 17/100 (High Crime) with 713 crimes. Sandfields West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Neath North vs Sandfields West?

      Neath North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sandfields West shows -9.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Neath North and Sandfields West?

      In Neath North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (360 incidents). In Sandfields West, it is Violent Crime (322 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Neath North and Sandfields West?

      Neath North recorded 207 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sandfields West recorded 108. 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 Sandfields West?

      Violent crime in Neath North totalled 360 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 322 in Sandfields West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Neath North and Sandfields West 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%). Sandfields West recorded 790 crimes previously (now 713, -9.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Neath North and Sandfields 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. Neath North has a resolution rate of 21.9% and Sandfields West has 10%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Neath North and Sandfields West?

      Neath North falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Sandfields 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 Neath North and Sandfields 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 Neath North or Sandfields West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Neath North and Sandfields 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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