Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen vs Porthcawl West Central
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen vs Porthcawl West Central Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen safer than Porthcawl West Central?
Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) and recorded 206 crimes in the last 12 months. Porthcawl West Central has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 192 crimes. Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen vs Porthcawl West Central?
Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen shows a year-on-year crime trend of -14.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Porthcawl West Central shows +3.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen and Porthcawl West Central?
In Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (81 incidents). In Porthcawl West Central, it is Violent Crime (68 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen and Porthcawl West Central?
Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen recorded 24 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Porthcawl West Central recorded 50. 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 Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen vs Porthcawl West Central?
Violent crime in Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen totalled 81 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 68 in Porthcawl West Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen and Porthcawl West Central in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen recorded 242 crimes (now 206, a change of -14.9%). Porthcawl West Central recorded 185 crimes previously (now 192, +3.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen and Porthcawl West Central?
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. Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen has a resolution rate of 15.4% and Porthcawl West Central has 5.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen and Porthcawl West Central?
Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Porthcawl West Central 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 Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen and Porthcawl West Central?
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 Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen or Porthcawl West Central on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen and Porthcawl West Central. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.