Brackla West Central vs Porthcawl West Central

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    57/100
    Brackla West Central South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Porthcawl West Central South Wales Police

      Brackla West Central vs Porthcawl West Central Results

      A
      57/100
      Average
      Brackla West Central
      South Wales Police
      272 crimes / 12m
      ↑54.6% trend
      16% 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 Brackla West Central
      B Porthcawl West Central
      Safety Score
      57/100 Average
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      272
      192
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      176
      185
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑54.6%
      ↑3.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16%
      5.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brackla West Central
      B Porthcawl West Central
      Violent Crime
      96 ↑35%
      68 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      40 ↑135%
      50 ↑28%
      Other Theft
      11 ↑83%
      10 ↑150%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↑0%
      6 ↑20%
      Burglary
      3 ↑0%
      2 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      25 ↑47%
      18 ↑6%
      Drugs
      8 ↑300%
      10 ↑233%
      Public Order
      31 ↑72%
      22 ↓15%
      Robbery
      2
      1
      Shoplifting
      35 ↑13%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      14 ↑133%
      2 ↓78%
      Overall Verdict
      B Porthcawl West Central is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 57/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brackla West Central safer than Porthcawl West Central?

      Brackla West Central has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) and recorded 272 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 Brackla West Central vs Porthcawl West Central?

      Brackla West Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +54.6% — 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 Brackla West Central and Porthcawl West Central?

      In Brackla West Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (96 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 Brackla West Central and Porthcawl West Central?

      Brackla West Central recorded 40 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 Brackla West Central vs Porthcawl West Central?

      Violent crime in Brackla West Central totalled 96 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 Brackla West Central and Porthcawl West Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brackla West Central recorded 176 crimes (now 272, a change of +54.6%). Porthcawl West Central recorded 185 crimes previously (now 192, +3.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brackla West Central 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. Brackla West Central has a resolution rate of 16% 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 Brackla West Central and Porthcawl West Central?

      Brackla West Central 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 Brackla West Central 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 Brackla West Central or Porthcawl West Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Brackla West Central 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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