Cowbridge vs Pontypridd Town

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    67/100
    Cowbridge South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      41/100
      Pontypridd Town South Wales Police

      Cowbridge vs Pontypridd Town Results

      A
      67/100
      Safe
      Cowbridge
      South Wales Police
      228 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.6% trend
      15% resolved
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      VS
      B
      41/100
      Below Average
      Pontypridd Town
      South Wales Police
      626 crimes / 12m
      ↓12% trend
      17.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cowbridge
      B Pontypridd Town
      Safety Score
      67/100 Safe
      41/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      228
      626
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      258
      711
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.6%
      ↓12%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15%
      17.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cowbridge
      B Pontypridd Town
      Violent Crime
      81 ↓9%
      145 ↓18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      34 ↓13%
      92 ↓31%
      Other Theft
      24 ↑0%
      16 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓36%
      7 ↓22%
      Burglary
      11 ↓15%
      12 ↓8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      23 ↓12%
      29 ↓17%
      Drugs
      2 ↑0%
      26 ↓19%
      Public Order
      23 ↑21%
      82 ↓20%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      8 ↑700%
      Shoplifting
      13 ↓46%
      182 ↑6%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      4 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      3 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      6 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      6 ↓14%
      14 ↑367%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cowbridge safer than Pontypridd Town?

      Cowbridge has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 228 crimes in the last 12 months. Pontypridd Town has a safety score of 41/100 (Below Average) with 626 crimes. Cowbridge scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cowbridge vs Pontypridd Town?

      Cowbridge shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Pontypridd Town shows -12% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cowbridge and Pontypridd Town?

      In Cowbridge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (81 incidents). In Pontypridd Town, it is Shoplifting (182 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cowbridge and Pontypridd Town?

      Cowbridge recorded 34 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pontypridd Town recorded 92. 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 Cowbridge vs Pontypridd Town?

      Violent crime in Cowbridge totalled 81 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 145 in Pontypridd Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cowbridge and Pontypridd Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cowbridge recorded 258 crimes (now 228, a change of -11.6%). Pontypridd Town recorded 711 crimes previously (now 626, -12%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cowbridge and Pontypridd Town?

      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. Cowbridge has a resolution rate of 15% and Pontypridd Town has 17.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cowbridge and Pontypridd Town?

      Cowbridge falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Pontypridd Town 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 Cowbridge and Pontypridd Town?

      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 Cowbridge or Pontypridd Town on a crime map?

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

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