Taff's Well vs Whitchurch and Tongwynlais

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    57/100
    Taff's Well South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Whitchurch and Tongwynlais South Wales Police

      Taff's Well vs Whitchurch and Tongwynlais Results

      A
      57/100
      Average
      Taff's Well
      South Wales Police
      406 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.9% trend
      37.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Whitchurch and Tongwynlais
      South Wales Police
      1,147 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.7% trend
      28.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Taff's Well
      B Whitchurch and Tongwynlais
      Safety Score
      57/100 Average
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      406
      1,147
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      427
      1,096
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.9%
      ↑4.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.9%
      28.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Taff's Well
      B Whitchurch and Tongwynlais
      Violent Crime
      106 ↑1%
      362 ↑22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      63 ↑21%
      125 ↑7%
      Other Theft
      27 ↓31%
      63 ↓19%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↓48%
      99 ↓3%
      Burglary
      11 ↓35%
      43 ↓37%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      27 ↑17%
      99 ↑11%
      Drugs
      9 ↑0%
      22 ↑22%
      Public Order
      56 ↓11%
      125 ↑7%
      Robbery
      1
      14 ↑1300%
      Shoplifting
      76 ↓14%
      134 ↓21%
      Theft from Person
      1
      5 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓33%
      23 ↑109%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑200%
      10 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑100%
      23 ↑15%
      Overall Verdict
      A Taff's Well is the safer choice — scoring 57/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Taff's Well safer than Whitchurch and Tongwynlais?

      Taff's Well has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) and recorded 406 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitchurch and Tongwynlais has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,147 crimes. Taff's Well scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Taff's Well vs Whitchurch and Tongwynlais?

      Taff's Well shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Whitchurch and Tongwynlais shows +4.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Taff's Well and Whitchurch and Tongwynlais?

      In Taff's Well, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (106 incidents). In Whitchurch and Tongwynlais, it is Violent Crime (362 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Taff's Well and Whitchurch and Tongwynlais?

      Taff's Well recorded 63 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitchurch and Tongwynlais recorded 125. 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 Taff's Well vs Whitchurch and Tongwynlais?

      Violent crime in Taff's Well totalled 106 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 362 in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Taff's Well and Whitchurch and Tongwynlais in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Taff's Well recorded 427 crimes (now 406, a change of -4.9%). Whitchurch and Tongwynlais recorded 1,096 crimes previously (now 1,147, +4.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Taff's Well and Whitchurch and Tongwynlais?

      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. Taff's Well has a resolution rate of 37.9% and Whitchurch and Tongwynlais has 28.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Taff's Well and Whitchurch and Tongwynlais?

      Taff's Well falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Whitchurch and Tongwynlais 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 Taff's Well and Whitchurch and Tongwynlais?

      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 Taff's Well or Whitchurch and Tongwynlais on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Taff's Well and Whitchurch and Tongwynlais. 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.