Rumney vs Uplands

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    24/100
    Rumney South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Uplands South Wales Police

      Rumney vs Uplands Results

      A
      24/100
      High Crime
      Rumney
      South Wales Police
      687 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.2% trend
      32% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Uplands
      South Wales Police
      1,064 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.3% trend
      31.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rumney
      B Uplands
      Safety Score
      24/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      687
      1,064
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      801
      1,040
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓14.2%
      ↑2.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32%
      31.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rumney
      B Uplands
      Violent Crime
      263 ↓13%
      352 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      77 ↓27%
      109 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      40 ↓11%
      61 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      77 ↑31%
      79 ↓19%
      Burglary
      25 ↑14%
      32 ↑23%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      72 ↓23%
      90 ↑3%
      Drugs
      27 ↑93%
      50 ↑79%
      Public Order
      51 ↓27%
      103 ↓8%
      Robbery
      4 ↓20%
      5 ↑25%
      Shoplifting
      21 ↓62%
      134 ↓16%
      Theft from Person
      2
      4 ↑33%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑0%
      12 ↑33%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓20%
      9 ↓18%
      Other Crime
      19 ↑0%
      24 ↑26%
      Overall Verdict
      A Rumney is the safer choice — scoring 24/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rumney safer than Uplands?

      Rumney has a safety score of 24/100 (High Crime) and recorded 687 crimes in the last 12 months. Uplands has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,064 crimes. Rumney scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rumney vs Uplands?

      Rumney shows a year-on-year crime trend of -14.2% — 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 Rumney and Uplands?

      In Rumney, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (263 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 Rumney and Uplands?

      Rumney recorded 77 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 Rumney vs Uplands?

      Violent crime in Rumney totalled 263 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 Rumney and Uplands in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rumney recorded 801 crimes (now 687, a change of -14.2%). Uplands recorded 1,040 crimes previously (now 1,064, +2.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rumney 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. Rumney has a resolution rate of 32% and Uplands has 31.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rumney and Uplands?

      Rumney 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 Rumney 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 Rumney or Uplands on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Rumney and Uplands. 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.