Blackmill vs Port Talbot
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Blackmill vs Port Talbot Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blackmill safer than Port Talbot?
Blackmill has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 182 crimes in the last 12 months. Port Talbot has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) with 665 crimes. Blackmill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Blackmill vs Port Talbot?
Blackmill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +16.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Port Talbot shows -13.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Blackmill and Port Talbot?
In Blackmill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (121 incidents). In Port Talbot, it is Violent Crime (248 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Blackmill and Port Talbot?
Blackmill recorded 21 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Port Talbot recorded 76. 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 Port Talbot?
Violent crime in Blackmill totalled 121 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 248 in Port Talbot. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Blackmill and Port Talbot 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%). Port Talbot recorded 770 crimes previously (now 665, -13.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blackmill and Port Talbot?
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 Port Talbot has 18.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Blackmill and Port Talbot?
Blackmill falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Port Talbot 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 Port Talbot?
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 Port Talbot on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Blackmill and Port Talbot. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.