Cymer vs Pontyclun West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    26/100
    Cymer South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Pontyclun West South Wales Police

      Cymer vs Pontyclun West Results

      A
      26/100
      Below Average
      Cymer
      South Wales Police
      584 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.5% trend
      9.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Pontyclun West
      South Wales Police
      146 crimes / 12m
      ↑25.9% trend
      18.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cymer
      B Pontyclun West
      Safety Score
      26/100 Below Average
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      584
      146
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      519
      116
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑12.5%
      ↑25.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      9.1%
      18.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cymer
      B Pontyclun West
      Violent Crime
      257 ↑5%
      62 ↑82%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      109 ↑16%
      20 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      19 ↓17%
      9 ↓25%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↓12%
      7 ↓30%
      Burglary
      9 ↑29%
      10 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      41 ↑17%
      11 ↑175%
      Drugs
      32 ↑167%
      1 ↓50%
      Public Order
      70 ↑21%
      14 ↑0%
      Robbery
      1 ↓67%
      1
      Shoplifting
      4 ↑100%
      6 ↑100%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓33%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓17%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      20 ↑43%
      5 ↑150%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pontyclun West is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 26/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cymer safer than Pontyclun West?

      Cymer has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) and recorded 584 crimes in the last 12 months. Pontyclun West has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 146 crimes. Pontyclun West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cymer vs Pontyclun West?

      Cymer shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Pontyclun West shows +25.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cymer and Pontyclun West?

      In Cymer, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (257 incidents). In Pontyclun West, it is Violent Crime (62 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cymer and Pontyclun West?

      Cymer recorded 109 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pontyclun West recorded 20. 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 Cymer vs Pontyclun West?

      Violent crime in Cymer totalled 257 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 62 in Pontyclun West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cymer and Pontyclun West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cymer recorded 519 crimes (now 584, a change of +12.5%). Pontyclun West recorded 116 crimes previously (now 146, +25.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cymer and Pontyclun West?

      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. Cymer has a resolution rate of 9.1% and Pontyclun West has 18.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cymer and Pontyclun West?

      Cymer falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Pontyclun West 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 Cymer and Pontyclun West?

      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 Cymer or Pontyclun West on a crime map?

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

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