Cockett vs Pontlliw and Tircoed

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Cockett South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      74/100
      Pontlliw and Tircoed South Wales Police

      Cockett vs Pontlliw and Tircoed Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Cockett
      South Wales Police
      1,343 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.9% trend
      24.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      74/100
      Safe
      Pontlliw and Tircoed
      South Wales Police
      87 crimes / 12m
      ↑13% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cockett
      B Pontlliw and Tircoed
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      74/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,343
      87
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,200
      77
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11.9%
      ↑13%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.8%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cockett
      B Pontlliw and Tircoed
      Violent Crime
      428 ↑35%
      28 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      153 ↑9%
      15 ↓12%
      Other Theft
      45 ↓21%
      5 ↓29%
      Vehicle Crime
      38 ↓19%
      23 ↑475%
      Burglary
      25 ↑9%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      111 ↑68%
      2 ↓60%
      Drugs
      49 ↑29%
      4 ↑300%
      Public Order
      119 ↓8%
      5 ↓29%
      Robbery
      9 ↑200%
      0
      Shoplifting
      298 ↓13%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓50%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑300%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑129%
      3 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      44 ↑132%
      1 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cockett safer than Pontlliw and Tircoed?

      Cockett has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,343 crimes in the last 12 months. Pontlliw and Tircoed has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) with 87 crimes. Pontlliw and Tircoed scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cockett vs Pontlliw and Tircoed?

      Cockett shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Pontlliw and Tircoed shows +13% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cockett and Pontlliw and Tircoed?

      In Cockett, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (428 incidents). In Pontlliw and Tircoed, it is Violent Crime (28 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cockett and Pontlliw and Tircoed?

      Cockett recorded 153 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pontlliw and Tircoed recorded 15. 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 Cockett vs Pontlliw and Tircoed?

      Violent crime in Cockett totalled 428 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 28 in Pontlliw and Tircoed. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cockett and Pontlliw and Tircoed in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cockett recorded 1,200 crimes (now 1,343, a change of +11.9%). Pontlliw and Tircoed recorded 77 crimes previously (now 87, +13%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cockett and Pontlliw and Tircoed?

      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. Cockett has a resolution rate of 24.8% and Pontlliw and Tircoed has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cockett and Pontlliw and Tircoed?

      Cockett falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Pontlliw and Tircoed 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 Cockett and Pontlliw and Tircoed?

      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 Cockett or Pontlliw and Tircoed on a crime map?

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

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