St. Nicholas and Llancarfan vs Vaynor

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    82/100
    St. Nicholas and Llancarfan South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      57/100
      Vaynor South Wales Police

      St. Nicholas and Llancarfan vs Vaynor Results

      A
      82/100
      Safe
      St. Nicholas and Llancarfan
      South Wales Police
      179 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.8% trend
      60% resolved
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      VS
      B
      57/100
      Average
      Vaynor
      South Wales Police
      299 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.8% trend
      10.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A St. Nicholas and Llancarfan
      B Vaynor
      Safety Score
      82/100 Safe
      57/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      179
      299
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      226
      280
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓20.8%
      ↑6.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      60%
      10.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A St. Nicholas and Llancarfan
      B Vaynor
      Violent Crime
      33 ↑3%
      108 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      14 ↑40%
      50 ↑35%
      Other Theft
      10 ↓50%
      17 ↓15%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓17%
      12 ↓8%
      Burglary
      2 ↓89%
      6 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      15 ↑150%
      35 ↑46%
      Drugs
      3 ↓25%
      14 ↑600%
      Public Order
      18 ↓10%
      38 ↑0%
      Robbery
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      73 ↓24%
      5 ↓17%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓67%
      1
      Other Crime
      4 ↓50%
      13 ↓7%
      Overall Verdict
      A St. Nicholas and Llancarfan is the safer choice — scoring 82/100 vs 57/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is St. Nicholas and Llancarfan safer than Vaynor?

      St. Nicholas and Llancarfan has a safety score of 82/100 (Safe) and recorded 179 crimes in the last 12 months. Vaynor has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) with 299 crimes. St. Nicholas and Llancarfan scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      St. Nicholas and Llancarfan shows a year-on-year crime trend of -20.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Vaynor shows +6.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In St. Nicholas and Llancarfan, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (73 incidents). In Vaynor, it is Violent Crime (108 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      St. Nicholas and Llancarfan recorded 14 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Vaynor recorded 50. 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. Nicholas and Llancarfan vs Vaynor?

      Violent crime in St. Nicholas and Llancarfan totalled 33 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 108 in Vaynor. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, St. Nicholas and Llancarfan recorded 226 crimes (now 179, a change of -20.8%). Vaynor recorded 280 crimes previously (now 299, +6.8%).

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

      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. Nicholas and Llancarfan has a resolution rate of 60% and Vaynor has 10.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

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

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

      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. Nicholas and Llancarfan or Vaynor on a crime map?

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

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