Cyfarthfa vs Pontypridd Town

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Cyfarthfa South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      41/100
      Pontypridd Town South Wales Police

      Cyfarthfa vs Pontypridd Town Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Cyfarthfa
      South Wales Police
      991 crimes / 12m
      ↑13.7% trend
      27% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      41/100
      Below Average
      Pontypridd Town
      South Wales Police
      626 crimes / 12m
      ↓12% trend
      17.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cyfarthfa
      B Pontypridd Town
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      41/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      991
      626
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      872
      711
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑13.7%
      ↓12%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27%
      17.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cyfarthfa
      B Pontypridd Town
      Violent Crime
      314 ↑22%
      145 ↓18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      173 ↑15%
      92 ↓31%
      Other Theft
      46 ↓12%
      16 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      22 ↓31%
      7 ↓22%
      Burglary
      22 ↑47%
      12 ↓8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      90 ↑32%
      29 ↓17%
      Drugs
      54 ↑74%
      26 ↓19%
      Public Order
      105 ↑14%
      82 ↓20%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      8 ↑700%
      Shoplifting
      125 ↓9%
      182 ↑6%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑100%
      4 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓67%
      3 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↓36%
      6 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      25 ↑32%
      14 ↑367%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pontypridd Town is the safer choice — scoring 41/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cyfarthfa safer than Pontypridd Town?

      Cyfarthfa has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 991 crimes in the last 12 months. Pontypridd Town has a safety score of 41/100 (Below Average) with 626 crimes. Pontypridd Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cyfarthfa vs Pontypridd Town?

      Cyfarthfa shows a year-on-year crime trend of +13.7% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Cyfarthfa and Pontypridd Town?

      In Cyfarthfa, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (314 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 Cyfarthfa and Pontypridd Town?

      Cyfarthfa recorded 173 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 Cyfarthfa vs Pontypridd Town?

      Violent crime in Cyfarthfa totalled 314 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 Cyfarthfa and Pontypridd Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cyfarthfa recorded 872 crimes (now 991, a change of +13.7%). Pontypridd Town recorded 711 crimes previously (now 626, -12%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cyfarthfa 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. Cyfarthfa has a resolution rate of 27% and Pontypridd Town has 17.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cyfarthfa and Pontypridd Town?

      Cyfarthfa 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 Cyfarthfa 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 Cyfarthfa or Pontypridd Town on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cyfarthfa 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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