Fairwood vs West Cross

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    84/100
    Fairwood South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      34/100
      West Cross South Wales Police

      Fairwood vs West Cross Results

      A
      84/100
      Safe
      Fairwood
      South Wales Police
      65 crimes / 12m
      ↓30.9% trend
      14.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      34/100
      Below Average
      West Cross
      South Wales Police
      529 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.6% trend
      14% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Fairwood
      B West Cross
      Safety Score
      84/100 Safe
      34/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      65
      529
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      94
      543
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓30.9%
      ↓2.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.3%
      14%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Fairwood
      B West Cross
      Violent Crime
      35 ↓27%
      228 ↑16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      5 ↓50%
      55 ↓14%
      Other Theft
      2 ↓50%
      34 ↓3%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓17%
      15 ↓21%
      Burglary
      4 ↓20%
      6 ↓45%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      5 ↑25%
      48 ↓20%
      Drugs
      1 ↑0%
      13 ↑30%
      Public Order
      6 ↓57%
      79 ↑20%
      Robbery
      0
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      1
      34 ↓44%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      8 ↑60%
      Other Crime
      1 ↓50%
      5 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Fairwood is the safer choice — scoring 84/100 vs 34/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Fairwood safer than West Cross?

      Fairwood has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) and recorded 65 crimes in the last 12 months. West Cross has a safety score of 34/100 (Below Average) with 529 crimes. Fairwood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Fairwood vs West Cross?

      Fairwood shows a year-on-year crime trend of -30.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. West Cross shows -2.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Fairwood and West Cross?

      In Fairwood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (35 incidents). In West Cross, it is Violent Crime (228 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Fairwood and West Cross?

      Fairwood recorded 5 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Cross recorded 55. 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 Fairwood vs West Cross?

      Violent crime in Fairwood totalled 35 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 228 in West Cross. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Fairwood and West Cross in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Fairwood recorded 94 crimes (now 65, a change of -30.9%). West Cross recorded 543 crimes previously (now 529, -2.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Fairwood 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. Fairwood has a resolution rate of 14.3% and West Cross has 14%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Fairwood and West Cross?

      Fairwood 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 Fairwood 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 Fairwood or West Cross on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Fairwood 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.