Rumney vs West Cross

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    24/100
    Rumney South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      39/100
      West Cross South Wales Police

      Rumney vs West Cross Results

      A
      24/100
      High Crime
      Rumney
      South Wales Police
      687 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.2% trend
      32% resolved
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      VS
      B
      39/100
      Below Average
      West Cross
      South Wales Police
      486 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.7% trend
      25.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rumney
      B West Cross
      Safety Score
      24/100 High Crime
      39/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      687
      486
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      801
      538
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓14.2%
      ↓9.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32%
      25.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rumney
      B West Cross
      Violent Crime
      263 ↓13%
      235 ↑45%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      77 ↓27%
      50 ↓26%
      Other Theft
      40 ↓11%
      27 ↓25%
      Vehicle Crime
      77 ↑31%
      8 ↓53%
      Burglary
      25 ↑14%
      6 ↓54%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      72 ↓23%
      42 ↓18%
      Drugs
      27 ↑93%
      9 ↑0%
      Public Order
      51 ↓27%
      70 ↑15%
      Robbery
      4 ↓20%
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      21 ↓62%
      25 ↓75%
      Theft from Person
      2
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑0%
      3
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓20%
      5 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      19 ↑0%
      3 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rumney safer than West Cross?

      Rumney has a safety score of 24/100 (High Crime) and recorded 687 crimes in the last 12 months. West Cross has a safety score of 39/100 (Below Average) with 486 crimes. West Cross scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rumney vs West Cross?

      Rumney shows a year-on-year crime trend of -14.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. West Cross shows -9.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Rumney and West Cross?

      In Rumney, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (263 incidents). In West Cross, it is Violent Crime (235 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Rumney and West Cross?

      Rumney recorded 77 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Cross recorded 50. 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 West Cross?

      Violent crime in Rumney totalled 263 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 235 in West Cross. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Rumney and West Cross 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%). West Cross recorded 538 crimes previously (now 486, -9.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rumney and West Cross?

      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 West Cross has 25.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rumney and West Cross?

      Rumney falls within the South Wales Police boundary. West Cross 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 West Cross?

      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 West Cross on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Rumney and West Cross. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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