Illtyd vs Port Talbot

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    30/100
    Illtyd South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      27/100
      Port Talbot South Wales Police

      Illtyd vs Port Talbot 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
      27/100
      Below Average
      Port Talbot
      South Wales Police
      665 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.6% trend
      18.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Illtyd
      B Port Talbot
      Safety Score
      30/100 Below Average
      27/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      598
      665
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      571
      770
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.7%
      ↓13.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.1%
      18.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Illtyd
      B Port Talbot
      Violent Crime
      220 ↑7%
      248 ↓16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      66 ↑27%
      76 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      27 ↑17%
      45 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      27 ↑69%
      17 ↓41%
      Burglary
      11 ↑10%
      16 ↓43%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      51 ↑0%
      56 ↓10%
      Drugs
      21 ↑163%
      24 ↑71%
      Public Order
      70 ↑56%
      103 ↑10%
      Robbery
      6 ↑200%
      4 ↑300%
      Shoplifting
      68 ↓53%
      55 ↓21%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑150%
      4 ↓20%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑400%
      1 ↓89%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑200%
      4
      Other Crime
      15 ↑88%
      12 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Illtyd is the safer choice — scoring 30/100 vs 27/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Illtyd safer than Port Talbot?

      Illtyd has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) and recorded 598 crimes in the last 12 months. Port Talbot has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) with 665 crimes. Illtyd scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Illtyd vs Port Talbot?

      Illtyd shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Port Talbot shows -13.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Illtyd and Port Talbot?

      In Illtyd, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (220 incidents). In Port Talbot, it is Violent Crime (248 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Illtyd and Port Talbot?

      Illtyd recorded 66 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Port Talbot recorded 76. 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 Port Talbot?

      Violent crime in Illtyd totalled 220 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 248 in Port Talbot. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Illtyd and Port Talbot 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%). Port Talbot recorded 770 crimes previously (now 665, -13.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Illtyd and Port Talbot?

      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 Port Talbot has 18.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Illtyd and Port Talbot?

      Illtyd falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Port Talbot 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 Port Talbot?

      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 Port Talbot on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.