Illtyd vs Pontyclun East

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    30/100
    Illtyd South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      75/100
      Pontyclun East South Wales Police

      Illtyd vs Pontyclun East Results

      A
      30/100
      Below Average
      Illtyd
      South Wales Police
      598 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.7% trend
      24.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      75/100
      Safe
      Pontyclun East
      South Wales Police
      77 crimes / 12m
      ↑60.4% trend
      20% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Illtyd
      B Pontyclun East
      Safety Score
      30/100 Below Average
      75/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      598
      77
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      571
      48
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.7%
      ↑60.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.1%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Illtyd
      B Pontyclun East
      Violent Crime
      220 ↑7%
      28 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      66 ↑27%
      8 ↑60%
      Other Theft
      27 ↑17%
      4 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      27 ↑69%
      5 ↑150%
      Burglary
      11 ↑10%
      7 ↑600%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      51 ↑0%
      3 ↑0%
      Drugs
      21 ↑163%
      7 ↑600%
      Public Order
      70 ↑56%
      12 ↑1100%
      Robbery
      6 ↑200%
      0
      Shoplifting
      68 ↓53%
      0
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑150%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑400%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑200%
      2
      Other Crime
      15 ↑88%
      1 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Illtyd safer than Pontyclun East?

      Illtyd has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) and recorded 598 crimes in the last 12 months. Pontyclun East has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) with 77 crimes. Pontyclun East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Illtyd vs Pontyclun East?

      Illtyd shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Pontyclun East shows +60.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Illtyd and Pontyclun East?

      In Illtyd, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (220 incidents). In Pontyclun East, it is Violent Crime (28 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Illtyd and Pontyclun East?

      Illtyd recorded 66 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pontyclun East recorded 8. 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 Illtyd vs Pontyclun East?

      Violent crime in Illtyd totalled 220 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 28 in Pontyclun East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Illtyd and Pontyclun East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Illtyd recorded 571 crimes (now 598, a change of +4.7%). Pontyclun East recorded 48 crimes previously (now 77, +60.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Illtyd and Pontyclun East?

      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. Illtyd has a resolution rate of 24.1% and Pontyclun East has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Illtyd and Pontyclun East?

      Illtyd falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Pontyclun East 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 Illtyd and Pontyclun East?

      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 Illtyd or Pontyclun East on a crime map?

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

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