Trowbridge vs Waunarlwydd

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Trowbridge South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Waunarlwydd South Wales Police

      Trowbridge vs Waunarlwydd Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Trowbridge
      South Wales Police
      1,920 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.1% trend
      21.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      65/100
      Safe
      Waunarlwydd
      South Wales Police
      200 crimes / 12m
      ↑1% trend
      15% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Trowbridge
      B Waunarlwydd
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,920
      200
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,066
      198
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.1%
      ↑1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.3%
      15%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Trowbridge
      B Waunarlwydd
      Violent Crime
      698 ↓6%
      96 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      311 ↑0%
      15 ↓21%
      Other Theft
      98 ↓9%
      7 ↓56%
      Vehicle Crime
      51 ↓50%
      10 ↑67%
      Burglary
      29 ↓49%
      5 ↑25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      202 ↓2%
      14 ↓44%
      Drugs
      77 ↑45%
      5
      Public Order
      223 ↓19%
      26 ↓4%
      Robbery
      17 ↑183%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      114 ↓3%
      5
      Theft from Person
      6 ↓25%
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↑0%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      23 ↑64%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      61 ↑13%
      10 ↑67%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Trowbridge safer than Waunarlwydd?

      Trowbridge has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,920 crimes in the last 12 months. Waunarlwydd has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 200 crimes. Waunarlwydd scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Trowbridge vs Waunarlwydd?

      Trowbridge shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Waunarlwydd shows +1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Trowbridge and Waunarlwydd?

      In Trowbridge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (698 incidents). In Waunarlwydd, it is Violent Crime (96 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Trowbridge and Waunarlwydd?

      Trowbridge recorded 311 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Waunarlwydd recorded 15. 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 Trowbridge vs Waunarlwydd?

      Violent crime in Trowbridge totalled 698 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 96 in Waunarlwydd. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Trowbridge and Waunarlwydd in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Trowbridge recorded 2,066 crimes (now 1,920, a change of -7.1%). Waunarlwydd recorded 198 crimes previously (now 200, +1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Trowbridge and Waunarlwydd?

      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. Trowbridge has a resolution rate of 21.3% and Waunarlwydd has 15%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Trowbridge and Waunarlwydd?

      Trowbridge falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Waunarlwydd 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 Trowbridge and Waunarlwydd?

      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 Trowbridge or Waunarlwydd on a crime map?

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

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