Dyffryn vs Pontyclun Central

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    62/100
    Dyffryn South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      77/100
      Pontyclun Central South Wales Police

      Dyffryn vs Pontyclun Central Results

      A
      62/100
      Average
      Dyffryn
      South Wales Police
      250 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.7% trend
      9.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      77/100
      Safe
      Pontyclun Central
      South Wales Police
      106 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.9% trend
      20% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dyffryn
      B Pontyclun Central
      Safety Score
      62/100 Average
      77/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      250
      106
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      265
      108
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.7%
      ↓1.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      9.1%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dyffryn
      B Pontyclun Central
      Violent Crime
      112 ↑6%
      41 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      43 ↓33%
      9 ↑13%
      Other Theft
      20 ↑11%
      2 ↓82%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↑14%
      6 ↑100%
      Burglary
      7 ↑75%
      8 ↑167%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      18 ↑20%
      12 ↑9%
      Drugs
      8 ↑700%
      7
      Public Order
      18 ↓25%
      7 ↓50%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Shoplifting
      7 ↓61%
      9 ↓47%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑300%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      1
      Other Crime
      1 ↓67%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pontyclun Central is the safer choice — scoring 77/100 vs 62/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dyffryn safer than Pontyclun Central?

      Dyffryn has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) and recorded 250 crimes in the last 12 months. Pontyclun Central has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) with 106 crimes. Pontyclun Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dyffryn vs Pontyclun Central?

      Dyffryn shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Pontyclun Central shows -1.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Dyffryn and Pontyclun Central?

      In Dyffryn, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (112 incidents). In Pontyclun Central, it is Violent Crime (41 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dyffryn and Pontyclun Central?

      Dyffryn recorded 43 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pontyclun Central recorded 9. 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 Dyffryn vs Pontyclun Central?

      Violent crime in Dyffryn totalled 112 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 41 in Pontyclun Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dyffryn and Pontyclun Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dyffryn recorded 265 crimes (now 250, a change of -5.7%). Pontyclun Central recorded 108 crimes previously (now 106, -1.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dyffryn and Pontyclun Central?

      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. Dyffryn has a resolution rate of 9.1% and Pontyclun Central has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dyffryn and Pontyclun Central?

      Dyffryn falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Pontyclun Central 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 Dyffryn and Pontyclun Central?

      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 Dyffryn or Pontyclun Central on a crime map?

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

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