Grangetown vs Pontyclun West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Grangetown South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Pontyclun West South Wales Police

      Grangetown vs Pontyclun West Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Grangetown
      South Wales Police
      2,508 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.7% trend
      22.2% 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 Grangetown
      B Pontyclun West
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,508
      146
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,577
      116
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.7%
      ↑25.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.2%
      18.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Grangetown
      B Pontyclun West
      Violent Crime
      673 ↓10%
      62 ↑82%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      310 ↓7%
      20 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      174 ↑0%
      9 ↓25%
      Vehicle Crime
      262 ↑14%
      7 ↓30%
      Burglary
      124 ↓2%
      10 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      194 ↓3%
      11 ↑175%
      Drugs
      107 ↑197%
      1 ↓50%
      Public Order
      212 ↓18%
      14 ↑0%
      Robbery
      30 ↑50%
      1
      Shoplifting
      273 ↓6%
      6 ↑100%
      Theft from Person
      22 ↓21%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      65 ↓14%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      20 ↑25%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      42 ↑2%
      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 Grangetown safer than Pontyclun West?

      Grangetown has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,508 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 Grangetown vs Pontyclun West?

      Grangetown shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.7% — 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 Grangetown and Pontyclun West?

      In Grangetown, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (673 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 Grangetown and Pontyclun West?

      Grangetown recorded 310 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 Grangetown vs Pontyclun West?

      Violent crime in Grangetown totalled 673 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 Grangetown and Pontyclun West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Grangetown recorded 2,577 crimes (now 2,508, a change of -2.7%). Pontyclun West recorded 116 crimes previously (now 146, +25.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Grangetown 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. Grangetown has a resolution rate of 22.2% and Pontyclun West has 18.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Grangetown and Pontyclun West?

      Grangetown 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 Grangetown 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 Grangetown or Pontyclun West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Grangetown 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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