St. Athan vs St. Nicholas and Llancarfan

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    68/100
    St. Athan South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      81/100
      St. Nicholas and Llancarfan South Wales Police

      St. Athan vs St. Nicholas and Llancarfan Results

      A
      68/100
      Safe
      St. Athan
      South Wales Police
      223 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.9% trend
      12.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      81/100
      Safe
      St. Nicholas and Llancarfan
      South Wales Police
      117 crimes / 12m
      ↓39.1% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A St. Athan
      B St. Nicholas and Llancarfan
      Safety Score
      68/100 Safe
      81/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      223
      117
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      262
      192
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓14.9%
      ↓39.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12.9%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A St. Athan
      B St. Nicholas and Llancarfan
      Violent Crime
      89 ↓11%
      26 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      28 ↓53%
      9 ↓31%
      Other Theft
      24 ↑60%
      12 ↑140%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↑200%
      4 ↓33%
      Burglary
      5 ↓58%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      22 ↓27%
      5 ↓62%
      Drugs
      1 ↓89%
      1 ↓75%
      Public Order
      32 ↑78%
      13 ↓32%
      Robbery
      2
      1
      Shoplifting
      1 ↑0%
      44 ↓48%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      8 ↓27%
      2 ↓60%
      Overall Verdict
      B St. Nicholas and Llancarfan is the safer choice — scoring 81/100 vs 68/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is St. Athan safer than St. Nicholas and Llancarfan?

      St. Athan has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) and recorded 223 crimes in the last 12 months. St. Nicholas and Llancarfan has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) with 117 crimes. St. Nicholas and Llancarfan scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in St. Athan vs St. Nicholas and Llancarfan?

      St. Athan shows a year-on-year crime trend of -14.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. St. Nicholas and Llancarfan shows -39.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in St. Athan and St. Nicholas and Llancarfan?

      In St. Athan, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (89 incidents). In St. Nicholas and Llancarfan, it is Shoplifting (44 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between St. Athan and St. Nicholas and Llancarfan?

      St. Athan recorded 28 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St. Nicholas and Llancarfan recorded 9. 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 St. Athan vs St. Nicholas and Llancarfan?

      Violent crime in St. Athan totalled 89 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 26 in St. Nicholas and Llancarfan. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in St. Athan and St. Nicholas and Llancarfan in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, St. Athan recorded 262 crimes (now 223, a change of -14.9%). St. Nicholas and Llancarfan recorded 192 crimes previously (now 117, -39.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in St. Athan and St. Nicholas and Llancarfan?

      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. St. Athan has a resolution rate of 12.9% and St. Nicholas and Llancarfan has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers St. Athan and St. Nicholas and Llancarfan?

      St. Athan falls within the South Wales Police boundary. St. Nicholas and Llancarfan 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 St. Athan and St. Nicholas and Llancarfan?

      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 St. Athan or St. Nicholas and Llancarfan on a crime map?

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

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