Blackmill vs Pontyclun Central

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Blackmill South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      77/100
      Pontyclun Central South Wales Police

      Blackmill vs Pontyclun Central Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Blackmill
      South Wales Police
      182 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.7% trend
      7.1% 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 Blackmill
      B Pontyclun Central
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      77/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      182
      106
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      156
      108
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑16.7%
      ↓1.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      7.1%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Blackmill
      B Pontyclun Central
      Violent Crime
      121 ↑57%
      41 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      21 ↑50%
      9 ↑13%
      Other Theft
      7 ↓56%
      2 ↓82%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↓60%
      6 ↑100%
      Burglary
      4 ↓20%
      8 ↑167%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      9 ↓40%
      12 ↑9%
      Drugs
      3 ↑50%
      7
      Public Order
      10 ↓41%
      7 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      0
      9 ↓47%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Other Crime
      5 ↑25%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pontyclun Central is the safer choice — scoring 77/100 vs 61/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Blackmill safer than Pontyclun Central?

      Blackmill has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 182 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 Blackmill vs Pontyclun Central?

      Blackmill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +16.7% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Blackmill and Pontyclun Central?

      In Blackmill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (121 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 Blackmill and Pontyclun Central?

      Blackmill recorded 21 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 Blackmill vs Pontyclun Central?

      Violent crime in Blackmill totalled 121 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 Blackmill and Pontyclun Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Blackmill recorded 156 crimes (now 182, a change of +16.7%). Pontyclun Central recorded 108 crimes previously (now 106, -1.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blackmill 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. Blackmill has a resolution rate of 7.1% and Pontyclun Central has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Blackmill and Pontyclun Central?

      Blackmill 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 Blackmill 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 Blackmill or Pontyclun Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Blackmill and Pontyclun Central. 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.