Vaynor vs Waunarlwydd

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    57/100
    Vaynor South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Waunarlwydd South Wales Police

      Vaynor vs Waunarlwydd Results

      A
      57/100
      Average
      Vaynor
      South Wales Police
      299 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.8% trend
      10.3% resolved
      View full statistics
      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 Vaynor
      B Waunarlwydd
      Safety Score
      57/100 Average
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      299
      200
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      280
      198
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.8%
      ↑1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      10.3%
      15%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Vaynor
      B Waunarlwydd
      Violent Crime
      108 ↑2%
      96 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      50 ↑35%
      15 ↓21%
      Other Theft
      17 ↓15%
      7 ↓56%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↓8%
      10 ↑67%
      Burglary
      6 ↓50%
      5 ↑25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      35 ↑46%
      14 ↓44%
      Drugs
      14 ↑600%
      5
      Public Order
      38 ↑0%
      26 ↓4%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      5 ↓17%
      5
      Theft from Person
      0
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      13 ↓7%
      10 ↑67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Waunarlwydd is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 57/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Vaynor safer than Waunarlwydd?

      Vaynor has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) and recorded 299 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 Vaynor vs Waunarlwydd?

      Vaynor shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.8% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Vaynor and Waunarlwydd?

      In Vaynor, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (108 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 Vaynor and Waunarlwydd?

      Vaynor recorded 50 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 Vaynor vs Waunarlwydd?

      Violent crime in Vaynor totalled 108 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 Vaynor and Waunarlwydd in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Vaynor recorded 280 crimes (now 299, a change of +6.8%). Waunarlwydd recorded 198 crimes previously (now 200, +1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Vaynor 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. Vaynor has a resolution rate of 10.3% and Waunarlwydd has 15%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Vaynor and Waunarlwydd?

      Vaynor 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 Vaynor 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 Vaynor or Waunarlwydd on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Vaynor and Waunarlwydd. 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.