Bishopston vs Briton Ferry West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    89/100
    Bishopston South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      58/100
      Briton Ferry West South Wales Police

      Bishopston vs Briton Ferry West Results

      A
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Bishopston
      South Wales Police
      64 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.8% trend
      57.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      58/100
      Average
      Briton Ferry West
      South Wales Police
      261 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.5% trend
      25% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bishopston
      B Briton Ferry West
      Safety Score
      89/100 Very Safe
      58/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      64
      261
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      84
      226
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓23.8%
      ↑15.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      57.1%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bishopston
      B Briton Ferry West
      Violent Crime
      26 ↓4%
      125 ↑24%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      5 ↓71%
      50 ↑16%
      Other Theft
      5 ↓58%
      9 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓40%
      3 ↓75%
      Burglary
      1 ↓50%
      5 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      2 ↓60%
      29 ↑26%
      Drugs
      6 ↑200%
      12 ↑300%
      Public Order
      10 ↑43%
      21 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      5 ↓17%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Other Crime
      0
      7 ↑40%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bishopston is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 58/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bishopston safer than Briton Ferry West?

      Bishopston has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 64 crimes in the last 12 months. Briton Ferry West has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) with 261 crimes. Bishopston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bishopston vs Briton Ferry West?

      Bishopston shows a year-on-year crime trend of -23.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Briton Ferry West shows +15.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bishopston and Briton Ferry West?

      In Bishopston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (26 incidents). In Briton Ferry West, it is Violent Crime (125 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bishopston and Briton Ferry West?

      Bishopston recorded 5 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Briton Ferry West recorded 50. 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 Bishopston vs Briton Ferry West?

      Violent crime in Bishopston totalled 26 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 125 in Briton Ferry West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bishopston and Briton Ferry West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bishopston recorded 84 crimes (now 64, a change of -23.8%). Briton Ferry West recorded 226 crimes previously (now 261, +15.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bishopston and Briton Ferry West?

      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. Bishopston has a resolution rate of 57.1% and Briton Ferry West has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bishopston and Briton Ferry West?

      Bishopston falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Briton Ferry West 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 Bishopston and Briton Ferry West?

      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 Bishopston or Briton Ferry West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bishopston and Briton Ferry West. 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.