Abercynon vs Pontyclun Central

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    35/100
    Abercynon South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      77/100
      Pontyclun Central South Wales Police

      Abercynon vs Pontyclun Central Results

      A
      35/100
      Below Average
      Abercynon
      South Wales Police
      514 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.3% trend
      18.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      77/100
      Safe
      Pontyclun Central
      South Wales Police
      106 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.9% trend
      20% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Abercynon
      B Pontyclun Central
      Safety Score
      35/100 Below Average
      77/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      514
      106
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      521
      108
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.3%
      ↓1.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.4%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Abercynon
      B Pontyclun Central
      Violent Crime
      230 ↓8%
      41 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      51 ↓27%
      9 ↑13%
      Other Theft
      21 ↓30%
      2 ↓82%
      Vehicle Crime
      42 ↑68%
      6 ↑100%
      Burglary
      8 ↓38%
      8 ↑167%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      56 ↑56%
      12 ↑9%
      Drugs
      8 ↑14%
      7
      Public Order
      66 ↓6%
      7 ↓50%
      Robbery
      2
      0
      Shoplifting
      7 ↑40%
      9 ↓47%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑0%
      1
      Other Crime
      17 ↑70%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pontyclun Central is the safer choice — scoring 77/100 vs 35/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Abercynon safer than Pontyclun Central?

      Abercynon has a safety score of 35/100 (Below Average) and recorded 514 crimes in the last 12 months. Pontyclun Central has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) with 106 crimes. Pontyclun Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Abercynon vs Pontyclun Central?

      Abercynon shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Pontyclun Central shows -1.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Abercynon and Pontyclun Central?

      In Abercynon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (230 incidents). In Pontyclun Central, it is Violent Crime (41 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Abercynon and Pontyclun Central?

      Abercynon recorded 51 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pontyclun Central recorded 9. 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 Abercynon vs Pontyclun Central?

      Violent crime in Abercynon totalled 230 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 41 in Pontyclun Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Abercynon and Pontyclun Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Abercynon recorded 521 crimes (now 514, a change of -1.3%). Pontyclun Central recorded 108 crimes previously (now 106, -1.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Abercynon and Pontyclun Central?

      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. Abercynon has a resolution rate of 18.4% and Pontyclun Central has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Abercynon and Pontyclun Central?

      Abercynon falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Pontyclun Central 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 Abercynon and Pontyclun Central?

      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 Abercynon or Pontyclun Central on a crime map?

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

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