Lisvane and Thornhill vs Pontarddulais

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    62/100
    Lisvane and Thornhill South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      53/100
      Pontarddulais South Wales Police

      Lisvane and Thornhill vs Pontarddulais Results

      A
      62/100
      Average
      Lisvane and Thornhill
      South Wales Police
      314 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.7% trend
      38.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      53/100
      Average
      Pontarddulais
      South Wales Police
      391 crimes / 12m
      ↓21% trend
      19% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lisvane and Thornhill
      B Pontarddulais
      Safety Score
      62/100 Average
      53/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      314
      391
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      333
      495
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.7%
      ↓21%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.5%
      19%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lisvane and Thornhill
      B Pontarddulais
      Violent Crime
      98 ↓20%
      169 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      30 ↓29%
      57 ↓46%
      Other Theft
      22 ↓29%
      18 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      42 ↑91%
      12 ↓14%
      Burglary
      9 ↑50%
      4 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      20 ↓9%
      34 ↓23%
      Drugs
      9 ↑125%
      11 ↑450%
      Public Order
      27 ↓33%
      53 ↓5%
      Robbery
      2
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      35 ↑17%
      12 ↓66%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      1 ↓75%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑50%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      15 ↑88%
      14 ↑17%
      Overall Verdict
      A Lisvane and Thornhill is the safer choice — scoring 62/100 vs 53/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lisvane and Thornhill safer than Pontarddulais?

      Lisvane and Thornhill has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) and recorded 314 crimes in the last 12 months. Pontarddulais has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) with 391 crimes. Lisvane and Thornhill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Lisvane and Thornhill vs Pontarddulais?

      Lisvane and Thornhill shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Pontarddulais shows -21% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Lisvane and Thornhill and Pontarddulais?

      In Lisvane and Thornhill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (98 incidents). In Pontarddulais, it is Violent Crime (169 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Lisvane and Thornhill and Pontarddulais?

      Lisvane and Thornhill recorded 30 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pontarddulais recorded 57. 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 Lisvane and Thornhill vs Pontarddulais?

      Violent crime in Lisvane and Thornhill totalled 98 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 169 in Pontarddulais. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Lisvane and Thornhill and Pontarddulais in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lisvane and Thornhill recorded 333 crimes (now 314, a change of -5.7%). Pontarddulais recorded 495 crimes previously (now 391, -21%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lisvane and Thornhill and Pontarddulais?

      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. Lisvane and Thornhill has a resolution rate of 38.5% and Pontarddulais has 19%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Lisvane and Thornhill and Pontarddulais?

      Lisvane and Thornhill falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Pontarddulais 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 Lisvane and Thornhill and Pontarddulais?

      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 Lisvane and Thornhill or Pontarddulais on a crime map?

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

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