Rhoose vs Sandfields West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    57/100
    Rhoose South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      17/100
      Sandfields West South Wales Police

      Rhoose vs Sandfields West Results

      A
      57/100
      Average
      Rhoose
      South Wales Police
      316 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.5% trend
      5.6% 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 Rhoose
      B Sandfields West
      Safety Score
      57/100 Average
      17/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      316
      713
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      374
      790
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.5%
      ↓9.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      5.6%
      10%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rhoose
      B Sandfields West
      Violent Crime
      142 ↓3%
      322 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      41 ↓27%
      108 ↓27%
      Other Theft
      17 ↓19%
      35 ↑30%
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↓50%
      22 ↑16%
      Burglary
      11 ↑175%
      12 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      20 ↓46%
      37 ↓35%
      Drugs
      8 ↑33%
      17 ↑42%
      Public Order
      34 ↓6%
      96 ↑9%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      5
      Shoplifting
      4 ↓71%
      18 ↓68%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓20%
      2 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      3 ↓63%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      8 ↑60%
      Other Crime
      16 ↑100%
      28 ↑133%
      Overall Verdict
      A Rhoose is the safer choice — scoring 57/100 vs 17/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rhoose safer than Sandfields West?

      Rhoose has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) and recorded 316 crimes in the last 12 months. Sandfields West has a safety score of 17/100 (High Crime) with 713 crimes. Rhoose scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rhoose vs Sandfields West?

      Rhoose shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.5% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Rhoose and Sandfields West?

      In Rhoose, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (142 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 Rhoose and Sandfields West?

      Rhoose recorded 41 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 Rhoose vs Sandfields West?

      Violent crime in Rhoose totalled 142 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 Rhoose and Sandfields West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rhoose recorded 374 crimes (now 316, a change of -15.5%). Sandfields West recorded 790 crimes previously (now 713, -9.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rhoose 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. Rhoose has a resolution rate of 5.6% and Sandfields West has 10%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rhoose and Sandfields West?

      Rhoose 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 Rhoose 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 Rhoose or Sandfields West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Rhoose 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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