Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf vs West Cross

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    30/100
    Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      39/100
      West Cross South Wales Police

      Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf vs West Cross Results

      A
      30/100
      Below Average
      Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf
      South Wales Police
      482 crimes / 12m
      ↑24.2% trend
      25.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      39/100
      Below Average
      West Cross
      South Wales Police
      486 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.7% trend
      25.7% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf
      B West Cross
      Safety Score
      30/100 Below Average
      39/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      482
      486
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      388
      538
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑24.2%
      ↓9.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.8%
      25.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf
      B West Cross
      Violent Crime
      248 ↑41%
      235 ↑45%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      33 ↓33%
      50 ↓26%
      Other Theft
      19 ↓21%
      27 ↓25%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↑200%
      8 ↓53%
      Burglary
      9 ↑350%
      6 ↓54%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      34 ↑6%
      42 ↓18%
      Drugs
      28 ↑367%
      9 ↑0%
      Public Order
      45 ↑0%
      70 ↑15%
      Robbery
      2
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      19 ↓34%
      25 ↓75%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑300%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      3
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑150%
      5 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      15 ↑0%
      3 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf safer than West Cross?

      Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) and recorded 482 crimes in the last 12 months. West Cross has a safety score of 39/100 (Below Average) with 486 crimes. West Cross scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf vs West Cross?

      Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf shows a year-on-year crime trend of +24.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West Cross shows -9.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf and West Cross?

      In Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (248 incidents). In West Cross, it is Violent Crime (235 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf and West Cross?

      Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf recorded 33 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Cross 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 Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf vs West Cross?

      Violent crime in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf totalled 248 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 235 in West Cross. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf and West Cross in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf recorded 388 crimes (now 482, a change of +24.2%). West Cross recorded 538 crimes previously (now 486, -9.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf and West Cross?

      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. Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf has a resolution rate of 25.8% and West Cross has 25.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf and West Cross?

      Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf falls within the South Wales Police boundary. West Cross 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 Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf and West Cross?

      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 Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf or West Cross on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf and West Cross. 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.