Pentyrch and St. Fagans vs Rhiwbina

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    33/100
    Pentyrch and St. Fagans South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      59/100
      Rhiwbina South Wales Police

      Pentyrch and St. Fagans vs Rhiwbina Results

      A
      33/100
      Below Average
      Pentyrch and St. Fagans
      South Wales Police
      549 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.9% trend
      18.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      59/100
      Average
      Rhiwbina
      South Wales Police
      337 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.9% trend
      27.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Pentyrch and St. Fagans
      B Rhiwbina
      Safety Score
      33/100 Below Average
      59/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      549
      337
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      495
      347
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑10.9%
      ↓2.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.9%
      27.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pentyrch and St. Fagans
      B Rhiwbina
      Violent Crime
      214 ↑18%
      102 ↑19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      92 ↑11%
      43 ↑26%
      Other Theft
      33 ↑27%
      18 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      21 ↓25%
      29 ↓22%
      Burglary
      13 ↓32%
      15 ↓44%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      42 ↑8%
      28 ↑12%
      Drugs
      27 ↑200%
      4 ↑100%
      Public Order
      75 ↑19%
      30 ↓12%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      4 ↑33%
      Shoplifting
      5 ↓72%
      52 ↓20%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓57%
      0
      Other Crime
      21 ↑17%
      9 ↓18%
      Overall Verdict
      B Rhiwbina is the safer choice — scoring 59/100 vs 33/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Pentyrch and St. Fagans safer than Rhiwbina?

      Pentyrch and St. Fagans has a safety score of 33/100 (Below Average) and recorded 549 crimes in the last 12 months. Rhiwbina has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) with 337 crimes. Rhiwbina scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Pentyrch and St. Fagans vs Rhiwbina?

      Pentyrch and St. Fagans shows a year-on-year crime trend of +10.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rhiwbina shows -2.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Pentyrch and St. Fagans and Rhiwbina?

      In Pentyrch and St. Fagans, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (214 incidents). In Rhiwbina, it is Violent Crime (102 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Pentyrch and St. Fagans and Rhiwbina?

      Pentyrch and St. Fagans recorded 92 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rhiwbina recorded 43. 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 Pentyrch and St. Fagans vs Rhiwbina?

      Violent crime in Pentyrch and St. Fagans totalled 214 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 102 in Rhiwbina. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Pentyrch and St. Fagans and Rhiwbina in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pentyrch and St. Fagans recorded 495 crimes (now 549, a change of +10.9%). Rhiwbina recorded 347 crimes previously (now 337, -2.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pentyrch and St. Fagans and Rhiwbina?

      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. Pentyrch and St. Fagans has a resolution rate of 18.9% and Rhiwbina has 27.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pentyrch and St. Fagans and Rhiwbina?

      Pentyrch and St. Fagans falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Rhiwbina 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 Pentyrch and St. Fagans and Rhiwbina?

      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 Pentyrch and St. Fagans or Rhiwbina on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Pentyrch and St. Fagans and Rhiwbina. 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.