Adamsdown vs Pontarddulais

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Adamsdown South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      53/100
      Pontarddulais South Wales Police

      Adamsdown vs Pontarddulais Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Adamsdown
      South Wales Police
      2,633 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.3% trend
      23% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      53/100
      Average
      Pontarddulais
      South Wales Police
      391 crimes / 12m
      ↓21% trend
      19% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Adamsdown
      B Pontarddulais
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      53/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      2,633
      391
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,599
      495
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.3%
      ↓21%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23%
      19%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Adamsdown
      B Pontarddulais
      Violent Crime
      757 ↑6%
      169 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      370 ↑9%
      57 ↓46%
      Other Theft
      110 ↓13%
      18 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      191 ↓20%
      12 ↓14%
      Burglary
      104 ↑35%
      4 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      165 ↓20%
      34 ↓23%
      Drugs
      93 ↑11%
      11 ↑450%
      Public Order
      294 ↑6%
      53 ↓5%
      Robbery
      59 ↑211%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      271 ↓18%
      12 ↓66%
      Theft from Person
      38 ↑36%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      33 ↓15%
      1 ↓75%
      Possession of Weapons
      44 ↑69%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      104 ↑9%
      14 ↑17%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pontarddulais is the safer choice — scoring 53/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Adamsdown safer than Pontarddulais?

      Adamsdown has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,633 crimes in the last 12 months. Pontarddulais has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) with 391 crimes. Pontarddulais scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Adamsdown vs Pontarddulais?

      Adamsdown shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Pontarddulais shows -21% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Adamsdown and Pontarddulais?

      In Adamsdown, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (757 incidents). In Pontarddulais, it is Violent Crime (169 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Adamsdown and Pontarddulais?

      Adamsdown recorded 370 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pontarddulais recorded 57. 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 Adamsdown vs Pontarddulais?

      Violent crime in Adamsdown totalled 757 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 169 in Pontarddulais. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Adamsdown and Pontarddulais in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Adamsdown recorded 2,599 crimes (now 2,633, a change of +1.3%). Pontarddulais recorded 495 crimes previously (now 391, -21%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Adamsdown and Pontarddulais?

      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. Adamsdown has a resolution rate of 23% and Pontarddulais has 19%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Adamsdown and Pontarddulais?

      Adamsdown falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Pontarddulais 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 Adamsdown and Pontarddulais?

      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 Adamsdown or Pontarddulais on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Adamsdown and Pontarddulais. 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.