Rest Bay vs Sketty
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Rest Bay vs Sketty Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rest Bay safer than Sketty?
Rest Bay has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) and recorded 49 crimes in the last 12 months. Sketty has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 744 crimes. Rest Bay scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Rest Bay vs Sketty?
Rest Bay shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Sketty shows -6.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Rest Bay and Sketty?
In Rest Bay, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (25 incidents). In Sketty, it is Violent Crime (345 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Rest Bay and Sketty?
Rest Bay recorded 7 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sketty recorded 70. 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 Rest Bay vs Sketty?
Violent crime in Rest Bay totalled 25 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 345 in Sketty. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Rest Bay and Sketty in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rest Bay recorded 46 crimes (now 49, a change of +6.5%). Sketty recorded 796 crimes previously (now 744, -6.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rest Bay and Sketty?
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. Rest Bay has a resolution rate of 0% and Sketty has 8.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Rest Bay and Sketty?
Rest Bay falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Sketty 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 Rest Bay and Sketty?
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 Rest Bay or Sketty on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Rest Bay and Sketty. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.