Waterfront vs Ynysybwl

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    28/100
    Waterfront South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      61/100
      Ynysybwl South Wales Police

      Waterfront vs Ynysybwl Results

      A
      28/100
      Below Average
      Waterfront
      South Wales Police
      788 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.6% trend
      28.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      61/100
      Average
      Ynysybwl
      South Wales Police
      273 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.8% trend
      25% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Waterfront
      B Ynysybwl
      Safety Score
      28/100 Below Average
      61/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      788
      273
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      912
      306
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.6%
      ↓10.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.1%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Waterfront
      B Ynysybwl
      Violent Crime
      191 ↑14%
      129 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      118 ↑12%
      36 ↓36%
      Other Theft
      41 ↓16%
      14 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      45 ↓22%
      21 ↑110%
      Burglary
      14 ↓42%
      14 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      42 ↑0%
      17 ↓39%
      Drugs
      22 ↑214%
      7 ↓22%
      Public Order
      69 ↓14%
      23 ↓55%
      Robbery
      7
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      207 ↓37%
      3 ↑200%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      17 ↓32%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑33%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      8 ↓43%
      8 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Waterfront safer than Ynysybwl?

      Waterfront has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) and recorded 788 crimes in the last 12 months. Ynysybwl has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) with 273 crimes. Ynysybwl scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Waterfront vs Ynysybwl?

      Waterfront shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ynysybwl shows -10.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Waterfront and Ynysybwl?

      In Waterfront, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (207 incidents). In Ynysybwl, it is Violent Crime (129 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Waterfront and Ynysybwl?

      Waterfront recorded 118 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ynysybwl recorded 36. 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 Waterfront vs Ynysybwl?

      Violent crime in Waterfront totalled 191 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 129 in Ynysybwl. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Waterfront recorded 912 crimes (now 788, a change of -13.6%). Ynysybwl recorded 306 crimes previously (now 273, -10.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Waterfront and Ynysybwl?

      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. Waterfront has a resolution rate of 28.1% and Ynysybwl has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Waterfront and Ynysybwl?

      Waterfront falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Ynysybwl 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 Waterfront and Ynysybwl?

      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 Waterfront or Ynysybwl on a crime map?

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

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