Plasnewydd vs Rumney

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Plasnewydd South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      24/100
      Rumney South Wales Police

      Plasnewydd vs Rumney Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Plasnewydd
      South Wales Police
      2,213 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.4% trend
      20.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      24/100
      High Crime
      Rumney
      South Wales Police
      687 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.2% trend
      32% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Plasnewydd
      B Rumney
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      24/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,213
      687
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,556
      801
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.4%
      ↓14.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.7%
      32%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Plasnewydd
      B Rumney
      Violent Crime
      598 ↓7%
      263 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      245 ↓6%
      77 ↓27%
      Other Theft
      155 ↑7%
      40 ↓11%
      Vehicle Crime
      214 ↓17%
      77 ↑31%
      Burglary
      123 ↑5%
      25 ↑14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      134 ↓41%
      72 ↓23%
      Drugs
      51 ↓11%
      27 ↑93%
      Public Order
      210 ↓28%
      51 ↓27%
      Robbery
      29 ↑93%
      4 ↓20%
      Shoplifting
      330 ↓21%
      21 ↓62%
      Theft from Person
      25 ↓11%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      47 ↓8%
      5 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑80%
      4 ↓20%
      Other Crime
      34 ↓13%
      19 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Rumney is the safer choice — scoring 24/100 vs 10/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Plasnewydd safer than Rumney?

      Plasnewydd has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,213 crimes in the last 12 months. Rumney has a safety score of 24/100 (High Crime) with 687 crimes. Rumney scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Plasnewydd vs Rumney?

      Plasnewydd shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Rumney shows -14.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Plasnewydd and Rumney?

      In Plasnewydd, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (598 incidents). In Rumney, it is Violent Crime (263 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Plasnewydd and Rumney?

      Plasnewydd recorded 245 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rumney recorded 77. 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 Plasnewydd vs Rumney?

      Violent crime in Plasnewydd totalled 598 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 263 in Rumney. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Plasnewydd and Rumney in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Plasnewydd recorded 2,556 crimes (now 2,213, a change of -13.4%). Rumney recorded 801 crimes previously (now 687, -14.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Plasnewydd and Rumney?

      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. Plasnewydd has a resolution rate of 20.7% and Rumney has 32%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Plasnewydd and Rumney?

      Plasnewydd falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Rumney 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 Plasnewydd and Rumney?

      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 Plasnewydd or Rumney on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Plasnewydd and Rumney. 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.