Bryn and Cwmavon vs Pontyclun West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    51/100
    Bryn and Cwmavon South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Pontyclun West South Wales Police

      Bryn and Cwmavon vs Pontyclun West Results

      A
      51/100
      Average
      Bryn and Cwmavon
      South Wales Police
      350 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.3% trend
      16.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Pontyclun West
      South Wales Police
      146 crimes / 12m
      ↑25.9% trend
      18.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bryn and Cwmavon
      B Pontyclun West
      Safety Score
      51/100 Average
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      350
      146
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      342
      116
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.3%
      ↑25.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.7%
      18.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bryn and Cwmavon
      B Pontyclun West
      Violent Crime
      160 ↑1%
      62 ↑82%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      59 ↑11%
      20 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      8 ↓33%
      9 ↓25%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↑78%
      7 ↓30%
      Burglary
      8 ↓11%
      10 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      21 ↓13%
      11 ↑175%
      Drugs
      5 ↓29%
      1 ↓50%
      Public Order
      48 ↑4%
      14 ↑0%
      Robbery
      1
      1
      Shoplifting
      5 ↓29%
      6 ↑100%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      13 ↓7%
      5 ↑150%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pontyclun West is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 51/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bryn and Cwmavon safer than Pontyclun West?

      Bryn and Cwmavon has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 350 crimes in the last 12 months. Pontyclun West has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 146 crimes. Pontyclun West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bryn and Cwmavon vs Pontyclun West?

      Bryn and Cwmavon shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Pontyclun West shows +25.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bryn and Cwmavon and Pontyclun West?

      In Bryn and Cwmavon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (160 incidents). In Pontyclun West, it is Violent Crime (62 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bryn and Cwmavon and Pontyclun West?

      Bryn and Cwmavon recorded 59 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pontyclun West recorded 20. 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 Bryn and Cwmavon vs Pontyclun West?

      Violent crime in Bryn and Cwmavon totalled 160 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 62 in Pontyclun West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bryn and Cwmavon and Pontyclun West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bryn and Cwmavon recorded 342 crimes (now 350, a change of +2.3%). Pontyclun West recorded 116 crimes previously (now 146, +25.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bryn and Cwmavon and Pontyclun West?

      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. Bryn and Cwmavon has a resolution rate of 16.7% and Pontyclun West has 18.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bryn and Cwmavon and Pontyclun West?

      Bryn and Cwmavon falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Pontyclun West 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 Bryn and Cwmavon and Pontyclun West?

      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 Bryn and Cwmavon or Pontyclun West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bryn and Cwmavon and Pontyclun West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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