St. Augustine's vs Townhill

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    51/100
    St. Augustine's South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Townhill South Wales Police

      St. Augustine's vs Townhill Results

      A
      51/100
      Average
      St. Augustine's
      South Wales Police
      461 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.8% trend
      28.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Townhill
      South Wales Police
      1,018 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.4% trend
      15.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A St. Augustine's
      B Townhill
      Safety Score
      51/100 Average
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      461
      1,018
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      575
      890
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓19.8%
      ↑14.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.1%
      15.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A St. Augustine's
      B Townhill
      Violent Crime
      139 ↓14%
      460 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      69 ↓22%
      120 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      29 ↓3%
      49 ↑23%
      Vehicle Crime
      33 ↓31%
      26 ↑30%
      Burglary
      24 ↑60%
      14 ↑75%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      38 ↓36%
      95 ↑0%
      Drugs
      9 ↓10%
      45 ↑105%
      Public Order
      43 ↓30%
      135 ↑18%
      Robbery
      7
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      45 ↓40%
      4 ↑33%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      7 ↑17%
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↓18%
      2 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓20%
      10 ↑25%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑11%
      48 ↑60%
      Overall Verdict
      A St. Augustine's is the safer choice — scoring 51/100 vs 4/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is St. Augustine's safer than Townhill?

      St. Augustine's has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 461 crimes in the last 12 months. Townhill has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 1,018 crimes. St. Augustine's scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in St. Augustine's vs Townhill?

      St. Augustine's shows a year-on-year crime trend of -19.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Townhill shows +14.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in St. Augustine's and Townhill?

      In St. Augustine's, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (139 incidents). In Townhill, it is Violent Crime (460 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between St. Augustine's and Townhill?

      St. Augustine's recorded 69 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Townhill recorded 120. 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. Augustine's vs Townhill?

      Violent crime in St. Augustine's totalled 139 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 460 in Townhill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in St. Augustine's and Townhill in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, St. Augustine's recorded 575 crimes (now 461, a change of -19.8%). Townhill recorded 890 crimes previously (now 1,018, +14.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in St. Augustine's and Townhill?

      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. Augustine's has a resolution rate of 28.1% and Townhill has 15.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers St. Augustine's and Townhill?

      St. Augustine's falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Townhill 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. Augustine's and Townhill?

      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. Augustine's or Townhill on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both St. Augustine's and Townhill. 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.