Gowerton vs Pontyclun West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    69/100
    Gowerton South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Pontyclun West South Wales Police

      Gowerton vs Pontyclun West Results

      A
      69/100
      Safe
      Gowerton
      South Wales Police
      215 crimes / 12m
      ↓34.9% trend
      7.1% 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 Gowerton
      B Pontyclun West
      Safety Score
      69/100 Safe
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      215
      146
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      330
      116
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓34.9%
      ↑25.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      7.1%
      18.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gowerton
      B Pontyclun West
      Violent Crime
      98 ↓23%
      62 ↑82%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      35 ↓44%
      20 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      9 ↓18%
      9 ↓25%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓70%
      7 ↓30%
      Burglary
      5 ↓29%
      10 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      22 ↓44%
      11 ↑175%
      Drugs
      3 ↓57%
      1 ↓50%
      Public Order
      23 ↓26%
      14 ↑0%
      Robbery
      1
      1
      Shoplifting
      6 ↓77%
      6 ↑100%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑60%
      5 ↑150%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gowerton safer than Pontyclun West?

      Gowerton has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) and recorded 215 crimes in the last 12 months. Pontyclun West has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 146 crimes. Gowerton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gowerton vs Pontyclun West?

      Gowerton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -34.9% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Gowerton and Pontyclun West?

      In Gowerton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (98 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 Gowerton and Pontyclun West?

      Gowerton recorded 35 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 Gowerton vs Pontyclun West?

      Violent crime in Gowerton totalled 98 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 Gowerton and Pontyclun West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gowerton recorded 330 crimes (now 215, a change of -34.9%). Pontyclun West recorded 116 crimes previously (now 146, +25.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gowerton 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. Gowerton has a resolution rate of 7.1% and Pontyclun West has 18.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gowerton and Pontyclun West?

      Gowerton 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 Gowerton 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 Gowerton or Pontyclun West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gowerton 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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