Aberdulais vs Pontlliw and Tircoed

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    81/100
    Aberdulais South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      78/100
      Pontlliw and Tircoed South Wales Police

      Aberdulais vs Pontlliw and Tircoed Results

      A
      81/100
      Safe
      Aberdulais
      South Wales Police
      104 crimes / 12m
      ↓33.8% trend
      25% resolved
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      VS
      B
      78/100
      Safe
      Pontlliw and Tircoed
      South Wales Police
      101 crimes / 12m
      ↑46.4% trend
      66.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aberdulais
      B Pontlliw and Tircoed
      Safety Score
      81/100 Safe
      78/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      104
      101
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      157
      69
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓33.8%
      ↑46.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      66.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aberdulais
      B Pontlliw and Tircoed
      Violent Crime
      61 ↓37%
      29 ↑16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      9 ↓65%
      24 ↑200%
      Other Theft
      4 ↓20%
      7 ↑17%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓75%
      24 ↑500%
      Burglary
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      5 ↓17%
      1 ↓86%
      Drugs
      3
      3 ↑50%
      Public Order
      15 ↓6%
      5 ↓44%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      5 ↑67%
      3 ↑200%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aberdulais safer than Pontlliw and Tircoed?

      Aberdulais has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) and recorded 104 crimes in the last 12 months. Pontlliw and Tircoed has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) with 101 crimes. Aberdulais scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aberdulais vs Pontlliw and Tircoed?

      Aberdulais shows a year-on-year crime trend of -33.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Pontlliw and Tircoed shows +46.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aberdulais and Pontlliw and Tircoed?

      In Aberdulais, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (61 incidents). In Pontlliw and Tircoed, it is Violent Crime (29 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aberdulais and Pontlliw and Tircoed?

      Aberdulais recorded 9 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pontlliw and Tircoed recorded 24. 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 Aberdulais vs Pontlliw and Tircoed?

      Violent crime in Aberdulais totalled 61 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 29 in Pontlliw and Tircoed. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aberdulais and Pontlliw and Tircoed in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aberdulais recorded 157 crimes (now 104, a change of -33.8%). Pontlliw and Tircoed recorded 69 crimes previously (now 101, +46.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aberdulais and Pontlliw and Tircoed?

      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. Aberdulais has a resolution rate of 25% and Pontlliw and Tircoed has 66.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aberdulais and Pontlliw and Tircoed?

      Aberdulais falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Pontlliw and Tircoed 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 Aberdulais and Pontlliw and Tircoed?

      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 Aberdulais or Pontlliw and Tircoed on a crime map?

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

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