Sandfields East vs Uplands

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    22/100
    Sandfields East South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Uplands South Wales Police

      Sandfields East vs Uplands Results

      A
      22/100
      High Crime
      Sandfields East
      South Wales Police
      679 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.9% trend
      23.4% 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 Sandfields East
      B Uplands
      Safety Score
      22/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      679
      1,064
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      685
      1,040
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.9%
      ↑2.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.4%
      31.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sandfields East
      B Uplands
      Violent Crime
      281 ↑0%
      352 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      107 ↓13%
      109 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      25 ↓11%
      61 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↑13%
      79 ↓19%
      Burglary
      10 ↓33%
      32 ↑23%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      50 ↓6%
      90 ↑3%
      Drugs
      9 ↑13%
      50 ↑79%
      Public Order
      66 ↓18%
      103 ↓8%
      Robbery
      5 ↑67%
      5 ↑25%
      Shoplifting
      87 ↑45%
      134 ↓16%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      4 ↑33%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓75%
      12 ↑33%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑133%
      9 ↓18%
      Other Crime
      13 ↑44%
      24 ↑26%
      Overall Verdict
      A Sandfields East is the safer choice — scoring 22/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Sandfields East safer than Uplands?

      Sandfields East has a safety score of 22/100 (High Crime) and recorded 679 crimes in the last 12 months. Uplands has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,064 crimes. Sandfields East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Sandfields East vs Uplands?

      Sandfields East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.9% — 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 Sandfields East and Uplands?

      In Sandfields East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (281 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 Sandfields East and Uplands?

      Sandfields East recorded 107 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 Sandfields East vs Uplands?

      Violent crime in Sandfields East totalled 281 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 Sandfields East and Uplands in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sandfields East recorded 685 crimes (now 679, a change of -0.9%). Uplands recorded 1,040 crimes previously (now 1,064, +2.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sandfields East 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. Sandfields East has a resolution rate of 23.4% and Uplands has 31.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Sandfields East and Uplands?

      Sandfields East 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 Sandfields East 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 Sandfields East or Uplands on a crime map?

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

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