Tonyrefail East vs Waterfront

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    26/100
    Tonyrefail East South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      28/100
      Waterfront South Wales Police

      Tonyrefail East vs Waterfront Results

      A
      26/100
      Below Average
      Tonyrefail East
      South Wales Police
      594 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.2% trend
      22.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      28/100
      Below Average
      Waterfront
      South Wales Police
      788 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.6% trend
      28.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Tonyrefail East
      B Waterfront
      Safety Score
      26/100 Below Average
      28/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      594
      788
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      534
      912
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11.2%
      ↓13.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.5%
      28.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Tonyrefail East
      B Waterfront
      Violent Crime
      257 ↑10%
      191 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      57 ↓19%
      118 ↑12%
      Other Theft
      66 ↑120%
      41 ↓16%
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↓15%
      45 ↓22%
      Burglary
      14 ↑27%
      14 ↓42%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      51 ↑28%
      42 ↑0%
      Drugs
      11 ↑175%
      22 ↑214%
      Public Order
      73 ↑11%
      69 ↓14%
      Robbery
      5 ↑150%
      7
      Shoplifting
      23 ↓28%
      207 ↓37%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      17 ↓32%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓25%
      4 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      17 ↓11%
      8 ↓43%
      Overall Verdict
      B Waterfront is the safer choice — scoring 28/100 vs 26/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Tonyrefail East safer than Waterfront?

      Tonyrefail East has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) and recorded 594 crimes in the last 12 months. Waterfront has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) with 788 crimes. Waterfront scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Tonyrefail East vs Waterfront?

      Tonyrefail East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Waterfront shows -13.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Tonyrefail East and Waterfront?

      In Tonyrefail East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (257 incidents). In Waterfront, it is Shoplifting (207 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Tonyrefail East and Waterfront?

      Tonyrefail East recorded 57 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Waterfront recorded 118. 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 Tonyrefail East vs Waterfront?

      Violent crime in Tonyrefail East totalled 257 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 191 in Waterfront. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Tonyrefail East and Waterfront in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Tonyrefail East recorded 534 crimes (now 594, a change of +11.2%). Waterfront recorded 912 crimes previously (now 788, -13.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Tonyrefail East and Waterfront?

      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. Tonyrefail East has a resolution rate of 22.5% and Waterfront has 28.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Tonyrefail East and Waterfront?

      Tonyrefail East falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Waterfront 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 Tonyrefail East and Waterfront?

      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 Tonyrefail East or Waterfront on a crime map?

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

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