Rhiwbina vs Sandfields East

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    59/100
    Rhiwbina South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      22/100
      Sandfields East South Wales Police

      Rhiwbina vs Sandfields East Results

      A
      59/100
      Average
      Rhiwbina
      South Wales Police
      337 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.9% trend
      27.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      22/100
      High Crime
      Sandfields East
      South Wales Police
      679 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.9% trend
      23.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rhiwbina
      B Sandfields East
      Safety Score
      59/100 Average
      22/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      337
      679
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      347
      685
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.9%
      ↓0.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.6%
      23.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rhiwbina
      B Sandfields East
      Violent Crime
      102 ↑19%
      281 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      43 ↑26%
      107 ↓13%
      Other Theft
      18 ↓14%
      25 ↓11%
      Vehicle Crime
      29 ↓22%
      17 ↑13%
      Burglary
      15 ↓44%
      10 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      28 ↑12%
      50 ↓6%
      Drugs
      4 ↑100%
      9 ↑13%
      Public Order
      30 ↓12%
      66 ↓18%
      Robbery
      4 ↑33%
      5 ↑67%
      Shoplifting
      52 ↓20%
      87 ↑45%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      1 ↓75%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      7 ↑133%
      Other Crime
      9 ↓18%
      13 ↑44%
      Overall Verdict
      A Rhiwbina is the safer choice — scoring 59/100 vs 22/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rhiwbina safer than Sandfields East?

      Rhiwbina has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) and recorded 337 crimes in the last 12 months. Sandfields East has a safety score of 22/100 (High Crime) with 679 crimes. Rhiwbina scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rhiwbina vs Sandfields East?

      Rhiwbina shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sandfields East shows -0.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Rhiwbina and Sandfields East?

      In Rhiwbina, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (102 incidents). In Sandfields East, it is Violent Crime (281 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Rhiwbina and Sandfields East?

      Rhiwbina recorded 43 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sandfields East recorded 107. 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 Rhiwbina vs Sandfields East?

      Violent crime in Rhiwbina totalled 102 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 281 in Sandfields East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Rhiwbina and Sandfields East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rhiwbina recorded 347 crimes (now 337, a change of -2.9%). Sandfields East recorded 685 crimes previously (now 679, -0.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rhiwbina and Sandfields East?

      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. Rhiwbina has a resolution rate of 27.6% and Sandfields East has 23.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rhiwbina and Sandfields East?

      Rhiwbina falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Sandfields East 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 Rhiwbina and Sandfields East?

      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 Rhiwbina or Sandfields East on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Rhiwbina and Sandfields East. 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.