Glyn-coch vs Pontlliw and Tircoed

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    66/100
    Glyn-coch South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      78/100
      Pontlliw and Tircoed South Wales Police

      Glyn-coch vs Pontlliw and Tircoed Results

      A
      66/100
      Safe
      Glyn-coch
      South Wales Police
      250 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.5% trend
      38.9% 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 Glyn-coch
      B Pontlliw and Tircoed
      Safety Score
      66/100 Safe
      78/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      250
      101
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      303
      69
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓17.5%
      ↑46.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.9%
      66.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Glyn-coch
      B Pontlliw and Tircoed
      Violent Crime
      128 ↓9%
      29 ↑16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      30 ↓17%
      24 ↑200%
      Other Theft
      11 ↓35%
      7 ↑17%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↑0%
      24 ↑500%
      Burglary
      5 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      25 ↓36%
      1 ↓86%
      Drugs
      4 ↑100%
      3 ↑50%
      Public Order
      34 ↓33%
      5 ↓44%
      Shoplifting
      3 ↑200%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓20%
      3 ↑200%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pontlliw and Tircoed is the safer choice — scoring 78/100 vs 66/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Glyn-coch safer than Pontlliw and Tircoed?

      Glyn-coch has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) and recorded 250 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 Glyn-coch vs Pontlliw and Tircoed?

      Glyn-coch shows a year-on-year crime trend of -17.5% — 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 Glyn-coch and Pontlliw and Tircoed?

      In Glyn-coch, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (128 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 Glyn-coch and Pontlliw and Tircoed?

      Glyn-coch recorded 30 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 Glyn-coch vs Pontlliw and Tircoed?

      Violent crime in Glyn-coch totalled 128 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 Glyn-coch and Pontlliw and Tircoed in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Glyn-coch recorded 303 crimes (now 250, a change of -17.5%). Pontlliw and Tircoed recorded 69 crimes previously (now 101, +46.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Glyn-coch 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. Glyn-coch has a resolution rate of 38.9% 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 Glyn-coch and Pontlliw and Tircoed?

      Glyn-coch 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 Glyn-coch 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 Glyn-coch or Pontlliw and Tircoed on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.