Brynna and Llanharan vs Pontyclun East

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    24/100
    Brynna and Llanharan South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      74/100
      Pontyclun East South Wales Police

      Brynna and Llanharan vs Pontyclun East Results

      A
      24/100
      High Crime
      Brynna and Llanharan
      South Wales Police
      642 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.1% trend
      10.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      74/100
      Safe
      Pontyclun East
      South Wales Police
      87 crimes / 12m
      ↑40.3% trend
      14.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brynna and Llanharan
      B Pontyclun East
      Safety Score
      24/100 High Crime
      74/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      642
      87
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      756
      62
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.1%
      ↑40.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      10.2%
      14.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brynna and Llanharan
      B Pontyclun East
      Violent Crime
      294 ↓21%
      19 ↓39%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      85 ↓23%
      18 ↑157%
      Other Theft
      33 ↓37%
      6 ↑50%
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↑55%
      7 ↑133%
      Burglary
      17 ↑70%
      5 ↑150%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      39 ↓15%
      4 ↑0%
      Drugs
      13 ↓55%
      8 ↑167%
      Public Order
      98 ↑8%
      13 ↑86%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      0
      Shoplifting
      7 ↑75%
      2
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓83%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑140%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      21 ↑31%
      2
      Overall Verdict
      B Pontyclun East is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 24/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brynna and Llanharan safer than Pontyclun East?

      Brynna and Llanharan has a safety score of 24/100 (High Crime) and recorded 642 crimes in the last 12 months. Pontyclun East has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) with 87 crimes. Pontyclun East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brynna and Llanharan vs Pontyclun East?

      Brynna and Llanharan shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Pontyclun East shows +40.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brynna and Llanharan and Pontyclun East?

      In Brynna and Llanharan, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (294 incidents). In Pontyclun East, it is Violent Crime (19 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brynna and Llanharan and Pontyclun East?

      Brynna and Llanharan recorded 85 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pontyclun East recorded 18. 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 Brynna and Llanharan vs Pontyclun East?

      Violent crime in Brynna and Llanharan totalled 294 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 19 in Pontyclun East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brynna and Llanharan and Pontyclun East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brynna and Llanharan recorded 756 crimes (now 642, a change of -15.1%). Pontyclun East recorded 62 crimes previously (now 87, +40.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brynna and Llanharan and Pontyclun East?

      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. Brynna and Llanharan has a resolution rate of 10.2% and Pontyclun East has 14.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brynna and Llanharan and Pontyclun East?

      Brynna and Llanharan falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Pontyclun East 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 Brynna and Llanharan and Pontyclun East?

      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 Brynna and Llanharan or Pontyclun East on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Brynna and Llanharan and Pontyclun East. 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.