South Wales Police

Is Church Village Safe?

Crime statistics for Church Village. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 24 months: February 2024 – January 2026 571 crimes
59 / 100 Average

Safety Score !

571 Crimes (last 24 months)
39.2% Resolution Rate (last 24m) !
↓3.1% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

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Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 24 months — 571 total crimes recorded in Church Village

Violent Crime
241 42.2%
Anti-Social Behaviour
87 15.2%
Public Order
63 11%
Criminal Damage & Arson
57 10%
Other Theft
37 6.5%
Vehicle Crime
25 4.4%
Drugs
19 3.3%
Burglary
17 3%
Other Crime
16 2.8%
Possession of Weapons
6 1.1%
Theft from Person
1 0.2%
Bicycle Theft
1 0.2%
Shoplifting
1 0.2%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Church Village — last 24 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Church Village safe?

Church Village has a CrimeRadar safety score of 59/100, rated Average. 281 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months. Church Village has an average crime level for the UK.

How many crimes were recorded in Church Village in the last 12 months?

281 crimes were recorded in Church Village in the last 12 months. This is a decrease of 3.1% compared to the previous 12-month period (290 crimes).

What is the most common crime in Church Village?

The most common crime in Church Village is Violent Crime, with 241 incidents recorded in the last 12 months. This accounts for 85.8% of all reported crimes in the area.

Is crime in Church Village increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Church Village is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 3.1% compared to the same period the previous year. This is a positive sign for the area.

What is the safety score for Church Village?

Church Village has a safety score of 59 out of 100 (Average). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Church Village compare to the South Wales Police average?

Church Village has a safety score of 59/100, while the South Wales Police force area average is 42/100. Church Village is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Church Village?

39.2% of crimes in Church Village resulted in a formal resolution in the last 12 months. This means charges, cautions, penalty notices, or other official outcomes. The UK national average is typically 5–15% for most areas.

How much violent crime is there in Church Village?

241 violent crimes were recorded in Church Village in the last 12 months, representing 85.8% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 87 incidents.

When was the crime data for Church Village last updated?

The crime data for Church Village was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all data from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office. New data is published approximately every month with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Church Village with other areas?

You can compare Church Village with any other UK neighbourhood using CrimeRadar's Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes, category breakdowns, and resolution rates. Visit crimeradar.co.uk/compare to start a comparison.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.