Cwmbach vs Pontyclun Central

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    36/100
    Cwmbach South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      77/100
      Pontyclun Central South Wales Police

      Cwmbach vs Pontyclun Central Results

      A
      36/100
      Below Average
      Cwmbach
      South Wales Police
      548 crimes / 12m
      ↓4% trend
      14.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      77/100
      Safe
      Pontyclun Central
      South Wales Police
      106 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.9% trend
      20% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cwmbach
      B Pontyclun Central
      Safety Score
      36/100 Below Average
      77/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      548
      106
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      571
      108
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4%
      ↓1.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.8%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cwmbach
      B Pontyclun Central
      Violent Crime
      205 ↑0%
      41 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      65 ↓26%
      9 ↑13%
      Other Theft
      33 ↓20%
      2 ↓82%
      Vehicle Crime
      24 ↓35%
      6 ↑100%
      Burglary
      12 ↑71%
      8 ↑167%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      40 ↓11%
      12 ↑9%
      Drugs
      18 ↑29%
      7
      Public Order
      85 ↓1%
      7 ↓50%
      Robbery
      2
      0
      Shoplifting
      43 ↑65%
      9 ↓47%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓20%
      1
      Other Crime
      15 ↑25%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pontyclun Central is the safer choice — scoring 77/100 vs 36/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cwmbach safer than Pontyclun Central?

      Cwmbach has a safety score of 36/100 (Below Average) and recorded 548 crimes in the last 12 months. Pontyclun Central has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) with 106 crimes. Pontyclun Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cwmbach vs Pontyclun Central?

      Cwmbach shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Pontyclun Central shows -1.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cwmbach and Pontyclun Central?

      In Cwmbach, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (205 incidents). In Pontyclun Central, it is Violent Crime (41 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cwmbach and Pontyclun Central?

      Cwmbach recorded 65 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pontyclun Central recorded 9. 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 Cwmbach vs Pontyclun Central?

      Violent crime in Cwmbach totalled 205 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 41 in Pontyclun Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cwmbach and Pontyclun Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cwmbach recorded 571 crimes (now 548, a change of -4%). Pontyclun Central recorded 108 crimes previously (now 106, -1.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cwmbach and Pontyclun 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. Cwmbach has a resolution rate of 14.8% and Pontyclun Central has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cwmbach and Pontyclun Central?

      Cwmbach falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Pontyclun 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 Cwmbach and Pontyclun 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 Cwmbach or Pontyclun Central on a crime map?

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

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