Dunvant and Killay vs Pontarddulais

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    69/100
    Dunvant and Killay South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      53/100
      Pontarddulais South Wales Police

      Dunvant and Killay vs Pontarddulais Results

      A
      69/100
      Safe
      Dunvant and Killay
      South Wales Police
      194 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.4% trend
      25% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      53/100
      Average
      Pontarddulais
      South Wales Police
      391 crimes / 12m
      ↓21% trend
      19% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dunvant and Killay
      B Pontarddulais
      Safety Score
      69/100 Safe
      53/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      194
      391
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      203
      495
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.4%
      ↓21%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      19%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dunvant and Killay
      B Pontarddulais
      Violent Crime
      89 ↑13%
      169 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      20 ↑67%
      57 ↓46%
      Other Theft
      12 ↓33%
      18 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↑33%
      12 ↓14%
      Burglary
      6 ↑50%
      4 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      16 ↑45%
      34 ↓23%
      Drugs
      0 ↓100%
      11 ↑450%
      Public Order
      21 ↓9%
      53 ↓5%
      Robbery
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      8 ↓79%
      12 ↓66%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      1 ↓75%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓67%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑700%
      14 ↑17%
      Overall Verdict
      A Dunvant and Killay is the safer choice — scoring 69/100 vs 53/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dunvant and Killay safer than Pontarddulais?

      Dunvant and Killay has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) and recorded 194 crimes in the last 12 months. Pontarddulais has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) with 391 crimes. Dunvant and Killay scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dunvant and Killay vs Pontarddulais?

      Dunvant and Killay shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Pontarddulais shows -21% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Dunvant and Killay and Pontarddulais?

      In Dunvant and Killay, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (89 incidents). In Pontarddulais, it is Violent Crime (169 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dunvant and Killay and Pontarddulais?

      Dunvant and Killay recorded 20 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pontarddulais recorded 57. 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 Dunvant and Killay vs Pontarddulais?

      Violent crime in Dunvant and Killay totalled 89 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 169 in Pontarddulais. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dunvant and Killay and Pontarddulais in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dunvant and Killay recorded 203 crimes (now 194, a change of -4.4%). Pontarddulais recorded 495 crimes previously (now 391, -21%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dunvant and Killay and Pontarddulais?

      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. Dunvant and Killay has a resolution rate of 25% and Pontarddulais has 19%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dunvant and Killay and Pontarddulais?

      Dunvant and Killay falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Pontarddulais 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 Dunvant and Killay and Pontarddulais?

      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 Dunvant and Killay or Pontarddulais on a crime map?

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

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