Aberkenfig vs Porthcawl West Central

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    66/100
    Aberkenfig South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Porthcawl West Central South Wales Police

      Aberkenfig vs Porthcawl West Central Results

      A
      66/100
      Safe
      Aberkenfig
      South Wales Police
      195 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.5% trend
      14.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Porthcawl West Central
      South Wales Police
      192 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.8% trend
      5.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aberkenfig
      B Porthcawl West Central
      Safety Score
      66/100 Safe
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      195
      192
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      166
      185
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑17.5%
      ↑3.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.3%
      5.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aberkenfig
      B Porthcawl West Central
      Violent Crime
      60 ↓6%
      68 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      43 ↑187%
      50 ↑28%
      Other Theft
      13 ↑30%
      10 ↑150%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓27%
      6 ↑20%
      Burglary
      4 ↓33%
      2 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      16 ↓20%
      18 ↑6%
      Drugs
      9 ↑80%
      10 ↑233%
      Public Order
      24 ↑71%
      22 ↓15%
      Robbery
      0
      1
      Shoplifting
      13 ↓13%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓20%
      2 ↓78%
      Overall Verdict
      B Porthcawl West Central is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 66/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aberkenfig safer than Porthcawl West Central?

      Aberkenfig has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) and recorded 195 crimes in the last 12 months. Porthcawl West Central has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 192 crimes. Porthcawl West Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aberkenfig vs Porthcawl West Central?

      Aberkenfig shows a year-on-year crime trend of +17.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Porthcawl West Central shows +3.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aberkenfig and Porthcawl West Central?

      In Aberkenfig, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (60 incidents). In Porthcawl West Central, it is Violent Crime (68 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aberkenfig and Porthcawl West Central?

      Aberkenfig recorded 43 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Porthcawl West Central 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 Aberkenfig vs Porthcawl West Central?

      Violent crime in Aberkenfig totalled 60 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 68 in Porthcawl West Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aberkenfig and Porthcawl West Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aberkenfig recorded 166 crimes (now 195, a change of +17.5%). Porthcawl West Central recorded 185 crimes previously (now 192, +3.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aberkenfig and Porthcawl West 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. Aberkenfig has a resolution rate of 14.3% and Porthcawl West Central has 5.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aberkenfig and Porthcawl West Central?

      Aberkenfig falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Porthcawl West 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 Aberkenfig and Porthcawl West 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 Aberkenfig or Porthcawl West Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aberkenfig and Porthcawl West 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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