St. Athan vs Ystrad

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    69/100
    St. Athan South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      33/100
      Ystrad South Wales Police

      St. Athan vs Ystrad Results

      A
      69/100
      Safe
      St. Athan
      South Wales Police
      208 crimes / 12m
      ↓31.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      33/100
      Below Average
      Ystrad
      South Wales Police
      482 crimes / 12m
      ↑14% trend
      14.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A St. Athan
      B Ystrad
      Safety Score
      69/100 Safe
      33/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      208
      482
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      302
      423
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓31.1%
      ↑14%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      14.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A St. Athan
      B Ystrad
      Violent Crime
      83 ↓35%
      233 ↑22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      33 ↓35%
      56 ↑24%
      Other Theft
      17 ↓26%
      16 ↓43%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↑67%
      18 ↑50%
      Burglary
      9 ↓47%
      14 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      22 ↓12%
      54 ↑50%
      Drugs
      7 ↑75%
      8 ↑0%
      Public Order
      16 ↓48%
      62 ↓3%
      Robbery
      1
      3 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓40%
      3 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      7 ↓22%
      12 ↑9%
      Overall Verdict
      A St. Athan is the safer choice — scoring 69/100 vs 33/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is St. Athan safer than Ystrad?

      St. Athan has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) and recorded 208 crimes in the last 12 months. Ystrad has a safety score of 33/100 (Below Average) with 482 crimes. St. Athan scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in St. Athan vs Ystrad?

      St. Athan shows a year-on-year crime trend of -31.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ystrad shows +14% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In St. Athan, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (83 incidents). In Ystrad, it is Violent Crime (233 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      St. Athan recorded 33 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ystrad recorded 56. 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 Ystrad?

      Violent crime in St. Athan totalled 83 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 233 in Ystrad. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, St. Athan recorded 302 crimes (now 208, a change of -31.1%). Ystrad recorded 423 crimes previously (now 482, +14%).

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

      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 0% and Ystrad has 14.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers St. Athan and Ystrad?

      St. Athan falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Ystrad 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 Ystrad?

      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 Ystrad on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.