Riverside vs Uplands
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Riverside vs Uplands 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 Riverside safer than Uplands?
Riverside has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,385 crimes in the last 12 months. Uplands has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,064 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.
What is the crime trend in Riverside vs Uplands?
Riverside shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Uplands shows +2.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Riverside and Uplands?
In Riverside, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (643 incidents). In Uplands, it is Violent Crime (352 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Riverside and Uplands?
Riverside recorded 287 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Uplands recorded 109. 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 Uplands?
Violent crime in Riverside totalled 643 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 352 in Uplands. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Riverside and Uplands 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%). Uplands recorded 1,040 crimes previously (now 1,064, +2.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Riverside and Uplands?
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 Uplands has 31.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Riverside and Uplands?
Riverside falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Uplands 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 Uplands?
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 Uplands on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Riverside and Uplands. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.