Graig and Pontypridd West vs Pontyclun West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    18/100
    Graig and Pontypridd West South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Pontyclun West South Wales Police

      Graig and Pontypridd West vs Pontyclun West Results

      A
      18/100
      High Crime
      Graig and Pontypridd West
      South Wales Police
      664 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.4% trend
      22.8% 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 Graig and Pontypridd West
      B Pontyclun West
      Safety Score
      18/100 High Crime
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      664
      146
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      687
      116
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.4%
      ↑25.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.8%
      18.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Graig and Pontypridd West
      B Pontyclun West
      Violent Crime
      329 ↑0%
      62 ↑82%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      69 ↓27%
      20 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      29 ↓3%
      9 ↓25%
      Vehicle Crime
      25 ↑32%
      7 ↓30%
      Burglary
      19 ↑90%
      10 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      43 ↑19%
      11 ↑175%
      Drugs
      25 ↓11%
      1 ↓50%
      Public Order
      64 ↓27%
      14 ↑0%
      Robbery
      5 ↑0%
      1
      Shoplifting
      19 ↑90%
      6 ↑100%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓33%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑40%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      24 ↑4%
      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 Graig and Pontypridd West safer than Pontyclun West?

      Graig and Pontypridd West has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) and recorded 664 crimes in the last 12 months. Pontyclun West has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 146 crimes. Pontyclun West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Graig and Pontypridd West vs Pontyclun West?

      Graig and Pontypridd West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.4% — 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 Graig and Pontypridd West and Pontyclun West?

      In Graig and Pontypridd West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (329 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 Graig and Pontypridd West and Pontyclun West?

      Graig and Pontypridd West recorded 69 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 Graig and Pontypridd West vs Pontyclun West?

      Violent crime in Graig and Pontypridd West totalled 329 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 Graig and Pontypridd West and Pontyclun West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Graig and Pontypridd West recorded 687 crimes (now 664, a change of -3.4%). Pontyclun West recorded 116 crimes previously (now 146, +25.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Graig and Pontypridd West 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. Graig and Pontypridd West has a resolution rate of 22.8% and Pontyclun West has 18.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Graig and Pontypridd West and Pontyclun West?

      Graig and Pontypridd West 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 Graig and Pontypridd West 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 Graig and Pontypridd West or Pontyclun West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Graig and Pontypridd West 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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