Sandfields West vs Trowbridge

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    17/100
    Sandfields West South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Trowbridge South Wales Police

      Sandfields West vs Trowbridge Results

      A
      17/100
      High Crime
      Sandfields West
      South Wales Police
      713 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.8% trend
      10% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Trowbridge
      South Wales Police
      1,920 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.1% trend
      21.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Sandfields West
      B Trowbridge
      Safety Score
      17/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      713
      1,920
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      790
      2,066
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.8%
      ↓7.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      10%
      21.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sandfields West
      B Trowbridge
      Violent Crime
      322 ↓4%
      698 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      108 ↓27%
      311 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      35 ↑30%
      98 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      22 ↑16%
      51 ↓50%
      Burglary
      12 ↓33%
      29 ↓49%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      37 ↓35%
      202 ↓2%
      Drugs
      17 ↑42%
      77 ↑45%
      Public Order
      96 ↑9%
      223 ↓19%
      Robbery
      5
      17 ↑183%
      Shoplifting
      18 ↓68%
      114 ↓3%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓50%
      6 ↓25%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓63%
      10 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑60%
      23 ↑64%
      Other Crime
      28 ↑133%
      61 ↑13%
      Overall Verdict
      A Sandfields West is the safer choice — scoring 17/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Sandfields West safer than Trowbridge?

      Sandfields West has a safety score of 17/100 (High Crime) and recorded 713 crimes in the last 12 months. Trowbridge has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 1,920 crimes. Sandfields West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Sandfields West vs Trowbridge?

      Sandfields West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Trowbridge shows -7.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Sandfields West and Trowbridge?

      In Sandfields West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (322 incidents). In Trowbridge, it is Violent Crime (698 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Sandfields West and Trowbridge?

      Sandfields West recorded 108 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Trowbridge recorded 311. 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 West vs Trowbridge?

      Violent crime in Sandfields West totalled 322 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 698 in Trowbridge. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Sandfields West and Trowbridge in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sandfields West recorded 790 crimes (now 713, a change of -9.8%). Trowbridge recorded 2,066 crimes previously (now 1,920, -7.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sandfields West and Trowbridge?

      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 West has a resolution rate of 10% and Trowbridge has 21.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Sandfields West and Trowbridge?

      Sandfields West falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Trowbridge 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 West and Trowbridge?

      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 West or Trowbridge on a crime map?

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

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