Garw Valley vs Pontlliw and Tircoed

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    38/100
    Garw Valley South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      78/100
      Pontlliw and Tircoed South Wales Police

      Garw Valley vs Pontlliw and Tircoed Results

      A
      38/100
      Below Average
      Garw Valley
      South Wales Police
      476 crimes / 12m
      ↓13% trend
      16% resolved
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      VS
      B
      78/100
      Safe
      Pontlliw and Tircoed
      South Wales Police
      101 crimes / 12m
      ↑46.4% trend
      66.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Garw Valley
      B Pontlliw and Tircoed
      Safety Score
      38/100 Below Average
      78/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      476
      101
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      547
      69
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13%
      ↑46.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16%
      66.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Garw Valley
      B Pontlliw and Tircoed
      Violent Crime
      257 ↑0%
      29 ↑16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      43 ↓36%
      24 ↑200%
      Other Theft
      24 ↓17%
      7 ↑17%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓38%
      24 ↑500%
      Burglary
      9 ↓36%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      33 ↓28%
      1 ↓86%
      Drugs
      14 ↑600%
      3 ↑50%
      Public Order
      60 ↓29%
      5 ↓44%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      7 ↓46%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑200%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓60%
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      18 ↓10%
      3 ↑200%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pontlliw and Tircoed is the safer choice — scoring 78/100 vs 38/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Garw Valley safer than Pontlliw and Tircoed?

      Garw Valley has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) and recorded 476 crimes in the last 12 months. Pontlliw and Tircoed has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) with 101 crimes. Pontlliw and Tircoed scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Garw Valley vs Pontlliw and Tircoed?

      Garw Valley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Pontlliw and Tircoed shows +46.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Garw Valley and Pontlliw and Tircoed?

      In Garw Valley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (257 incidents). In Pontlliw and Tircoed, it is Violent Crime (29 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Garw Valley and Pontlliw and Tircoed?

      Garw Valley recorded 43 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pontlliw and Tircoed recorded 24. 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 Garw Valley vs Pontlliw and Tircoed?

      Violent crime in Garw Valley totalled 257 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 29 in Pontlliw and Tircoed. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Garw Valley and Pontlliw and Tircoed in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Garw Valley recorded 547 crimes (now 476, a change of -13%). Pontlliw and Tircoed recorded 69 crimes previously (now 101, +46.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Garw Valley and Pontlliw and Tircoed?

      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. Garw Valley has a resolution rate of 16% and Pontlliw and Tircoed has 66.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Garw Valley and Pontlliw and Tircoed?

      Garw Valley falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Pontlliw and Tircoed 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 Garw Valley and Pontlliw and Tircoed?

      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 Garw Valley or Pontlliw and Tircoed on a crime map?

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

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