Plasnewydd vs Uplands

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
      8/100
      Uplands South Wales Police

      Plasnewydd vs Uplands 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
      8/100
      High Crime
      Uplands
      South Wales Police
      1,064 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.3% trend
      31.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Plasnewydd
      B Uplands
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,213
      1,064
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,556
      1,040
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.4%
      ↑2.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.7%
      31.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Plasnewydd
      B Uplands
      Violent Crime
      598 ↓7%
      352 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      245 ↓6%
      109 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      155 ↑7%
      61 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      214 ↓17%
      79 ↓19%
      Burglary
      123 ↑5%
      32 ↑23%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      134 ↓41%
      90 ↑3%
      Drugs
      51 ↓11%
      50 ↑79%
      Public Order
      210 ↓28%
      103 ↓8%
      Robbery
      29 ↑93%
      5 ↑25%
      Shoplifting
      330 ↓21%
      134 ↓16%
      Theft from Person
      25 ↓11%
      4 ↑33%
      Bicycle Theft
      47 ↓8%
      12 ↑33%
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑80%
      9 ↓18%
      Other Crime
      34 ↓13%
      24 ↑26%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Plasnewydd safer than Uplands?

      Plasnewydd has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,213 crimes in the last 12 months. Uplands has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,064 crimes. Plasnewydd scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Plasnewydd vs Uplands?

      Plasnewydd shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Uplands shows +2.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Plasnewydd, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (598 incidents). In Uplands, it is Violent Crime (352 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Plasnewydd recorded 245 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Uplands recorded 109. 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 Uplands?

      Violent crime in Plasnewydd totalled 598 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 352 in Uplands. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Plasnewydd and Uplands 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%). Uplands recorded 1,040 crimes previously (now 1,064, +2.3%).

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

      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 Uplands has 31.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Plasnewydd and Uplands?

      Plasnewydd falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Uplands 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 Uplands?

      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 Uplands on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Plasnewydd and Uplands. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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