Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera vs Pentre

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    52/100
    Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      43/100
      Pentre South Wales Police

      Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera vs Pentre Results

      A
      52/100
      Average
      Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera
      South Wales Police
      287 crimes / 12m
      ↑29.9% trend
      10% resolved
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      VS
      B
      43/100
      Below Average
      Pentre
      South Wales Police
      423 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera
      B Pentre
      Safety Score
      52/100 Average
      43/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      287
      423
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      221
      420
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑29.9%
      ↑0.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      10%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera
      B Pentre
      Violent Crime
      135 ↑22%
      167 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      41 ↑17%
      50 ↓24%
      Other Theft
      17 ↑113%
      29 ↑32%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↑25%
      12 ↑33%
      Burglary
      2 ↓50%
      19 ↑46%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      26 ↑44%
      45 ↑2%
      Drugs
      3 ↑0%
      11 ↑83%
      Public Order
      42 ↑68%
      50 ↓2%
      Robbery
      0
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      5 ↓29%
      11 ↑10%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      3
      7 ↑600%
      Other Crime
      7 ↑40%
      15 ↓17%
      Overall Verdict
      A Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera is the safer choice — scoring 52/100 vs 43/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera safer than Pentre?

      Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) and recorded 287 crimes in the last 12 months. Pentre has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) with 423 crimes. Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera vs Pentre?

      Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera shows a year-on-year crime trend of +29.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Pentre shows +0.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera and Pentre?

      In Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (135 incidents). In Pentre, it is Violent Crime (167 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera and Pentre?

      Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera recorded 41 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pentre recorded 50. 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 Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera vs Pentre?

      Violent crime in Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera totalled 135 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 167 in Pentre. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera and Pentre in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera recorded 221 crimes (now 287, a change of +29.9%). Pentre recorded 420 crimes previously (now 423, +0.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera and Pentre?

      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. Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera has a resolution rate of 10% and Pentre has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera and Pentre?

      Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Pentre 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 Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera and Pentre?

      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 Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera or Pentre on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera and Pentre. 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.