West Cross vs Ystrad

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    39/100
    West Cross South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      33/100
      Ystrad South Wales Police

      West Cross vs Ystrad Results

      A
      39/100
      Below Average
      West Cross
      South Wales Police
      486 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.7% trend
      25.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      33/100
      Below Average
      Ystrad
      South Wales Police
      482 crimes / 12m
      ↑14% trend
      14.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A West Cross
      B Ystrad
      Safety Score
      39/100 Below Average
      33/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      486
      482
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      538
      423
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.7%
      ↑14%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.7%
      14.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A West Cross
      B Ystrad
      Violent Crime
      235 ↑45%
      233 ↑22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      50 ↓26%
      56 ↑24%
      Other Theft
      27 ↓25%
      16 ↓43%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓53%
      18 ↑50%
      Burglary
      6 ↓54%
      14 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      42 ↓18%
      54 ↑50%
      Drugs
      9 ↑0%
      8 ↑0%
      Public Order
      70 ↑15%
      62 ↓3%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      3 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      25 ↓75%
      3 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      3
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑0%
      3 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓50%
      12 ↑9%
      Overall Verdict
      A West Cross is the safer choice — scoring 39/100 vs 33/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is West Cross safer than Ystrad?

      West Cross has a safety score of 39/100 (Below Average) and recorded 486 crimes in the last 12 months. Ystrad has a safety score of 33/100 (Below Average) with 482 crimes. West Cross scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in West Cross vs Ystrad?

      West Cross shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ystrad shows +14% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In West Cross, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (235 incidents). In Ystrad, it is Violent Crime (233 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      West Cross recorded 50 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ystrad recorded 56. 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 West Cross vs Ystrad?

      Violent crime in West Cross totalled 235 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 233 in Ystrad. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, West Cross recorded 538 crimes (now 486, a change of -9.7%). Ystrad recorded 423 crimes previously (now 482, +14%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in West Cross and Ystrad?

      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. West Cross has a resolution rate of 25.7% and Ystrad has 14.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers West Cross and Ystrad?

      West Cross falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Ystrad 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 West Cross and Ystrad?

      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 West Cross or Ystrad on a crime map?

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

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