Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera vs Porth

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
      11/100
      Porth South Wales Police

      Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera vs Porth 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
      11/100
      High Crime
      Porth
      South Wales Police
      785 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.6% trend
      19.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera
      B Porth
      Safety Score
      52/100 Average
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      287
      785
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      221
      823
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑29.9%
      ↓4.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      10%
      19.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera
      B Porth
      Violent Crime
      135 ↑22%
      339 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      41 ↑17%
      115 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      17 ↑113%
      25 ↓32%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↑25%
      21 ↑11%
      Burglary
      2 ↓50%
      16 ↓6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      26 ↑44%
      50 ↓4%
      Drugs
      3 ↑0%
      30 ↑43%
      Public Order
      42 ↑68%
      100 ↓18%
      Robbery
      0
      3 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      5 ↓29%
      58 ↑66%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      4 ↑33%
      Possession of Weapons
      3
      5 ↓64%
      Other Crime
      7 ↑40%
      19 ↑12%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera safer than Porth?

      Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) and recorded 287 crimes in the last 12 months. Porth has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 785 crimes. Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      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. Porth shows -4.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (135 incidents). In Porth, it is Violent Crime (339 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera recorded 41 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Porth recorded 115. 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 Porth?

      Violent crime in Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera totalled 135 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 339 in Porth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera and Porth 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%). Porth recorded 823 crimes previously (now 785, -4.6%).

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

      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 Porth has 19.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera and Porth?

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

      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 Porth on a crime map?

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

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