Brynna and Llanharan vs Porthcawl West Central

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    1/100
    Brynna and Llanharan South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Porthcawl West Central South Wales Police

      Brynna and Llanharan vs Porthcawl West Central Results

      A
      1/100
      High Crime
      Brynna and Llanharan
      South Wales Police
      838 crimes / 12m
      ↑27% trend
      7% 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 Brynna and Llanharan
      B Porthcawl West Central
      Safety Score
      1/100 High Crime
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      838
      192
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      660
      185
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑27%
      ↑3.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      7%
      5.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brynna and Llanharan
      B Porthcawl West Central
      Violent Crime
      390 ↑18%
      68 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      124 ↑97%
      50 ↑28%
      Other Theft
      56 ↑44%
      10 ↑150%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↓6%
      6 ↑20%
      Burglary
      22 ↑214%
      2 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      48 ↓8%
      18 ↑6%
      Drugs
      27 ↓7%
      10 ↑233%
      Public Order
      113 ↑26%
      22 ↓15%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      1
      Shoplifting
      4 ↑33%
      0
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓33%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↓13%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      25 ↑92%
      2 ↓78%
      Overall Verdict
      B Porthcawl West Central is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 1/100 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 Porthcawl West Central?

      Brynna and Llanharan has a safety score of 1/100 (High Crime) and recorded 838 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 Brynna and Llanharan vs Porthcawl West Central?

      Brynna and Llanharan shows a year-on-year crime trend of +27% — 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 Brynna and Llanharan and Porthcawl West Central?

      In Brynna and Llanharan, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (390 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 Brynna and Llanharan and Porthcawl West Central?

      Brynna and Llanharan recorded 124 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 Brynna and Llanharan vs Porthcawl West Central?

      Violent crime in Brynna and Llanharan totalled 390 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 Brynna and Llanharan and Porthcawl West Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brynna and Llanharan recorded 660 crimes (now 838, a change of +27%). Porthcawl West Central recorded 185 crimes previously (now 192, +3.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brynna and Llanharan 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. Brynna and Llanharan has a resolution rate of 7% 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 Brynna and Llanharan and Porthcawl West Central?

      Brynna and Llanharan 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 Brynna and Llanharan 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 Brynna and Llanharan or Porthcawl West Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Brynna and Llanharan and Porthcawl West 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.