Rhydfelen Central vs Sandfields West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    60/100
    Rhydfelen Central South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      17/100
      Sandfields West South Wales Police

      Rhydfelen Central vs Sandfields West Results

      A
      60/100
      Average
      Rhydfelen Central
      South Wales Police
      281 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.6% trend
      25% resolved
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      VS
      B
      17/100
      High Crime
      Sandfields West
      South Wales Police
      713 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.8% trend
      10% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rhydfelen Central
      B Sandfields West
      Safety Score
      60/100 Average
      17/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      281
      713
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      266
      790
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.6%
      ↓9.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      10%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rhydfelen Central
      B Sandfields West
      Violent Crime
      115 ↓3%
      322 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      51 ↑11%
      108 ↓27%
      Other Theft
      13 ↑8%
      35 ↑30%
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↑143%
      22 ↑16%
      Burglary
      7 ↓30%
      12 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      8 ↓43%
      37 ↓35%
      Drugs
      7 ↑133%
      17 ↑42%
      Public Order
      35 ↓13%
      96 ↑9%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      5
      Shoplifting
      7 ↑17%
      18 ↓68%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      3 ↓63%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓50%
      8 ↑60%
      Other Crime
      15 ↑1400%
      28 ↑133%
      Overall Verdict
      A Rhydfelen Central is the safer choice — scoring 60/100 vs 17/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rhydfelen Central safer than Sandfields West?

      Rhydfelen Central has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) and recorded 281 crimes in the last 12 months. Sandfields West has a safety score of 17/100 (High Crime) with 713 crimes. Rhydfelen Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rhydfelen Central vs Sandfields West?

      Rhydfelen Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.6% — 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 Rhydfelen Central and Sandfields West?

      In Rhydfelen Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (115 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 Rhydfelen Central and Sandfields West?

      Rhydfelen Central recorded 51 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 Rhydfelen Central vs Sandfields West?

      Violent crime in Rhydfelen Central totalled 115 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 Rhydfelen Central and Sandfields West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rhydfelen Central recorded 266 crimes (now 281, a change of +5.6%). Sandfields West recorded 790 crimes previously (now 713, -9.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rhydfelen Central 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. Rhydfelen Central has a resolution rate of 25% and Sandfields West has 10%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rhydfelen Central and Sandfields West?

      Rhydfelen Central 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 Rhydfelen Central 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 Rhydfelen Central or Sandfields West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Rhydfelen Central and Sandfields West. 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.