Aberdulais vs Pontyclun East

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    81/100
    Aberdulais South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      75/100
      Pontyclun East South Wales Police

      Aberdulais vs Pontyclun East Results

      A
      81/100
      Safe
      Aberdulais
      South Wales Police
      104 crimes / 12m
      ↓33.8% trend
      25% resolved
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      VS
      B
      75/100
      Safe
      Pontyclun East
      South Wales Police
      77 crimes / 12m
      ↑60.4% trend
      20% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aberdulais
      B Pontyclun East
      Safety Score
      81/100 Safe
      75/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      104
      77
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      157
      48
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓33.8%
      ↑60.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aberdulais
      B Pontyclun East
      Violent Crime
      61 ↓37%
      28 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      9 ↓65%
      8 ↑60%
      Other Theft
      4 ↓20%
      4 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓75%
      5 ↑150%
      Burglary
      1
      7 ↑600%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      5 ↓17%
      3 ↑0%
      Drugs
      3
      7 ↑600%
      Public Order
      15 ↓6%
      12 ↑1100%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      2
      Other Crime
      5 ↑67%
      1 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      A Aberdulais is the safer choice — scoring 81/100 vs 75/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aberdulais safer than Pontyclun East?

      Aberdulais has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) and recorded 104 crimes in the last 12 months. Pontyclun East has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) with 77 crimes. Aberdulais scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aberdulais vs Pontyclun East?

      Aberdulais shows a year-on-year crime trend of -33.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Pontyclun East shows +60.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aberdulais and Pontyclun East?

      In Aberdulais, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (61 incidents). In Pontyclun East, it is Violent Crime (28 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aberdulais and Pontyclun East?

      Aberdulais recorded 9 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pontyclun East recorded 8. 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 Pontyclun East?

      Violent crime in Aberdulais totalled 61 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 28 in Pontyclun East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aberdulais and Pontyclun East 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%). Pontyclun East recorded 48 crimes previously (now 77, +60.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aberdulais and Pontyclun East?

      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 Pontyclun East has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aberdulais and Pontyclun East?

      Aberdulais falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Pontyclun East 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 Pontyclun East?

      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 Pontyclun East on a crime map?

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

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