Riverside vs Sandfields West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Riverside South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      17/100
      Sandfields West South Wales Police

      Riverside vs Sandfields West Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Riverside
      South Wales Police
      2,385 crimes / 12m
      ↓2% trend
      30.8% 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 Riverside
      B Sandfields West
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      17/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,385
      713
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,434
      790
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2%
      ↓9.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.8%
      10%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Riverside
      B Sandfields West
      Violent Crime
      643 ↓2%
      322 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      287 ↑17%
      108 ↓27%
      Other Theft
      151 ↓4%
      35 ↑30%
      Vehicle Crime
      277 ↓24%
      22 ↑16%
      Burglary
      110 ↓20%
      12 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      182 ↑2%
      37 ↓35%
      Drugs
      58 ↑45%
      17 ↑42%
      Public Order
      221 ↓9%
      96 ↑9%
      Robbery
      43 ↑87%
      5
      Shoplifting
      271 ↑14%
      18 ↓68%
      Theft from Person
      25 ↓14%
      2 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      62 ↓15%
      3 ↓63%
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑20%
      8 ↑60%
      Other Crime
      37 ↑3%
      28 ↑133%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sandfields West is the safer choice — scoring 17/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Riverside safer than Sandfields West?

      Riverside has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,385 crimes in the last 12 months. Sandfields West has a safety score of 17/100 (High Crime) with 713 crimes. Sandfields West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Riverside vs Sandfields West?

      Riverside shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2% — 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 Riverside and Sandfields West?

      In Riverside, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (643 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 Riverside and Sandfields West?

      Riverside recorded 287 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 Riverside vs Sandfields West?

      Violent crime in Riverside totalled 643 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 Riverside and Sandfields West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Riverside recorded 2,434 crimes (now 2,385, a change of -2%). Sandfields West recorded 790 crimes previously (now 713, -9.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Riverside 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. Riverside has a resolution rate of 30.8% and Sandfields West has 10%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Riverside and Sandfields West?

      Riverside 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 Riverside 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 Riverside or Sandfields West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Riverside 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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