Cathays vs Porthcawl East Central

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Cathays South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      12/100
      Porthcawl East Central South Wales Police

      Cathays vs Porthcawl East Central Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Cathays
      South Wales Police
      6,846 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.1% trend
      41.1% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      12/100
      High Crime
      Porthcawl East Central
      South Wales Police
      847 crimes / 12m
      ↓0% trend
      34.5% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cathays
      B Porthcawl East Central
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      12/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      6,846
      847
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      7,791
      847
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.1%
      ↓0%
      Resolution Rate ?
      41.1%
      34.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cathays
      B Porthcawl East Central
      Violent Crime
      2,103 ↑1%
      295 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      760 ↓5%
      104 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      437 ↓19%
      44 ↓15%
      Vehicle Crime
      264 ↓26%
      12 ↑0%
      Burglary
      168 ↓23%
      20 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      282 ↓14%
      66 ↑8%
      Drugs
      198 ↑20%
      23 ↑77%
      Public Order
      612 ↓9%
      88 ↑29%
      Robbery
      109 ↑16%
      2 ↓33%
      Shoplifting
      1,316 ↓25%
      156 ↑10%
      Theft from Person
      183 ↓26%
      8 ↑14%
      Bicycle Theft
      290 ↓28%
      2 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      59 ↑16%
      9 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      65 ↑2%
      18 ↑64%
      Overall Verdict
      A Cathays is the safer choice — scoring 12/100 vs 12/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
      Compare a different area? Search any two UK neighbourhoods or cities side-by-side
      Start a New Comparison

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cathays safer than Porthcawl East Central?

      Cathays has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,846 crimes in the last 12 months. Porthcawl East Central has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) with 847 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cathays vs Porthcawl East Central?

      Cathays shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Porthcawl East Central shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cathays and Porthcawl East Central?

      In Cathays, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,103 incidents). In Porthcawl East Central, it is Violent Crime (295 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cathays and Porthcawl East Central?

      Cathays recorded 760 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Porthcawl East Central recorded 104. 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 Cathays vs Porthcawl East Central?

      Violent crime in Cathays totalled 2,103 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 295 in Porthcawl East Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cathays and Porthcawl East Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cathays recorded 7,791 crimes (now 6,846, a change of -12.1%). Porthcawl East Central recorded 847 crimes previously (now 847, 0%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cathays and Porthcawl East 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. Cathays has a resolution rate of 41.1% and Porthcawl East Central has 34.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cathays and Porthcawl East Central?

      Cathays falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Porthcawl East 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 Cathays and Porthcawl East 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 Cathays or Porthcawl East Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cathays and Porthcawl East 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.