Cadoc vs Pontarddulais

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Cadoc South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      53/100
      Pontarddulais South Wales Police

      Cadoc vs Pontarddulais Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Cadoc
      South Wales Police
      1,007 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.6% trend
      24.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      53/100
      Average
      Pontarddulais
      South Wales Police
      391 crimes / 12m
      ↓21% trend
      19% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cadoc
      B Pontarddulais
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      53/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,007
      391
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      991
      495
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.6%
      ↓21%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.4%
      19%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cadoc
      B Pontarddulais
      Violent Crime
      405 ↑9%
      169 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      108 ↓22%
      57 ↓46%
      Other Theft
      63 ↑11%
      18 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      52 ↓4%
      12 ↓14%
      Burglary
      16 ↓43%
      4 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      97 ↑10%
      34 ↓23%
      Drugs
      48 ↑66%
      11 ↑450%
      Public Order
      97 ↓8%
      53 ↓5%
      Robbery
      3 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      83 ↑20%
      12 ↓66%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓40%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓75%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↓29%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      22 ↓15%
      14 ↑17%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pontarddulais is the safer choice — scoring 53/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cadoc safer than Pontarddulais?

      Cadoc has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,007 crimes in the last 12 months. Pontarddulais has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) with 391 crimes. Pontarddulais scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cadoc vs Pontarddulais?

      Cadoc shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Pontarddulais shows -21% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cadoc and Pontarddulais?

      In Cadoc, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (405 incidents). In Pontarddulais, it is Violent Crime (169 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cadoc and Pontarddulais?

      Cadoc recorded 108 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pontarddulais recorded 57. 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 Cadoc vs Pontarddulais?

      Violent crime in Cadoc totalled 405 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 169 in Pontarddulais. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cadoc and Pontarddulais in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cadoc recorded 991 crimes (now 1,007, a change of +1.6%). Pontarddulais recorded 495 crimes previously (now 391, -21%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cadoc and Pontarddulais?

      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. Cadoc has a resolution rate of 24.4% and Pontarddulais has 19%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cadoc and Pontarddulais?

      Cadoc falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Pontarddulais 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 Cadoc and Pontarddulais?

      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 Cadoc or Pontarddulais on a crime map?

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

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