Splott vs Uplands

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Splott South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Uplands South Wales Police

      Splott vs Uplands Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Splott
      South Wales Police
      1,701 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.2% trend
      32.5% 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 Splott
      B Uplands
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,701
      1,064
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,698
      1,040
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.2%
      ↑2.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.5%
      31.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Splott
      B Uplands
      Violent Crime
      611 ↑8%
      352 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      165 ↓17%
      109 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      150 ↑46%
      61 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      160 ↓17%
      79 ↓19%
      Burglary
      48 ↓24%
      32 ↑23%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      140 ↓13%
      90 ↑3%
      Drugs
      59 ↑34%
      50 ↑79%
      Public Order
      189 ↑17%
      103 ↓8%
      Robbery
      18 ↑100%
      5 ↑25%
      Shoplifting
      61 ↓34%
      134 ↓16%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓60%
      4 ↑33%
      Bicycle Theft
      36 ↓28%
      12 ↑33%
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑20%
      9 ↓18%
      Other Crime
      42 ↑24%
      24 ↑26%
      Overall Verdict
      A Splott is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Splott safer than Uplands?

      Splott has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,701 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 Splott vs Uplands?

      Splott shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.2% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Splott and Uplands?

      In Splott, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (611 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 Splott and Uplands?

      Splott recorded 165 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 Splott vs Uplands?

      Violent crime in Splott totalled 611 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 Splott and Uplands in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Splott recorded 1,698 crimes (now 1,701, a change of +0.2%). Uplands recorded 1,040 crimes previously (now 1,064, +2.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Splott 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. Splott has a resolution rate of 32.5% and Uplands has 31.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Splott and Uplands?

      Splott 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 Splott 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 Splott or Uplands on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Splott 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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