Cornerswell vs Pontyclun West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    60/100
    Cornerswell South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Pontyclun West South Wales Police

      Cornerswell vs Pontyclun West Results

      A
      60/100
      Average
      Cornerswell
      South Wales Police
      305 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.4% trend
      10% resolved
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      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Pontyclun West
      South Wales Police
      146 crimes / 12m
      ↑25.9% trend
      18.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cornerswell
      B Pontyclun West
      Safety Score
      60/100 Average
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      305
      146
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      326
      116
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.4%
      ↑25.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      10%
      18.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cornerswell
      B Pontyclun West
      Violent Crime
      92 ↓24%
      62 ↑82%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      34 ↑3%
      20 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      20 ↑43%
      9 ↓25%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↑35%
      7 ↓30%
      Burglary
      7 ↓30%
      10 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      32 ↑52%
      11 ↑175%
      Drugs
      8 ↑60%
      1 ↓50%
      Public Order
      48 ↓17%
      14 ↑0%
      Robbery
      2
      1
      Shoplifting
      13 ↓63%
      6 ↑100%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑50%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑50%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓67%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      19 ↑280%
      5 ↑150%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pontyclun West is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 60/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cornerswell safer than Pontyclun West?

      Cornerswell has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) and recorded 305 crimes in the last 12 months. Pontyclun West has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 146 crimes. Pontyclun West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cornerswell vs Pontyclun West?

      Cornerswell shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Pontyclun West shows +25.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cornerswell and Pontyclun West?

      In Cornerswell, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (92 incidents). In Pontyclun West, it is Violent Crime (62 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cornerswell and Pontyclun West?

      Cornerswell recorded 34 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pontyclun West recorded 20. 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 Cornerswell vs Pontyclun West?

      Violent crime in Cornerswell totalled 92 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 62 in Pontyclun West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cornerswell and Pontyclun West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cornerswell recorded 326 crimes (now 305, a change of -6.4%). Pontyclun West recorded 116 crimes previously (now 146, +25.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cornerswell and Pontyclun West?

      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. Cornerswell has a resolution rate of 10% and Pontyclun West has 18.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cornerswell and Pontyclun West?

      Cornerswell falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Pontyclun West 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 Cornerswell and Pontyclun West?

      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 Cornerswell or Pontyclun West on a crime map?

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

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