Radyr vs Sandfields West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    65/100
    Radyr South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      17/100
      Sandfields West South Wales Police

      Radyr vs Sandfields West Results

      A
      65/100
      Safe
      Radyr
      South Wales Police
      234 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.9% trend
      16.7% 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 Radyr
      B Sandfields West
      Safety Score
      65/100 Safe
      17/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      234
      713
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      232
      790
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.9%
      ↓9.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.7%
      10%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Radyr
      B Sandfields West
      Violent Crime
      75 ↑6%
      322 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      32 ↓43%
      108 ↓27%
      Other Theft
      15 ↑0%
      35 ↑30%
      Vehicle Crime
      20 ↑54%
      22 ↑16%
      Burglary
      12 ↓37%
      12 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      19 ↑46%
      37 ↓35%
      Drugs
      4 ↑300%
      17 ↑42%
      Public Order
      30 ↑88%
      96 ↑9%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      5
      Shoplifting
      16 ↓6%
      18 ↓68%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      2 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      3 ↓63%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑33%
      8 ↑60%
      Other Crime
      4 ↑33%
      28 ↑133%
      Overall Verdict
      A Radyr is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 17/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Radyr safer than Sandfields West?

      Radyr has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) and recorded 234 crimes in the last 12 months. Sandfields West has a safety score of 17/100 (High Crime) with 713 crimes. Radyr scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Radyr vs Sandfields West?

      Radyr shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.9% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Radyr and Sandfields West?

      In Radyr, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (75 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 Radyr and Sandfields West?

      Radyr recorded 32 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 Radyr vs Sandfields West?

      Violent crime in Radyr totalled 75 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 Radyr and Sandfields West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Radyr recorded 232 crimes (now 234, a change of +0.9%). Sandfields West recorded 790 crimes previously (now 713, -9.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Radyr 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. Radyr has a resolution rate of 16.7% and Sandfields West has 10%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Radyr and Sandfields West?

      Radyr 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 Radyr 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 Radyr or Sandfields West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Radyr 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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