Llandow vs Pontyclun West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    85/100
    Llandow South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      68/100
      Pontyclun West South Wales Police

      Llandow vs Pontyclun West Results

      A
      85/100
      Very Safe
      Llandow
      South Wales Police
      37 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      68/100
      Safe
      Pontyclun West
      South Wales Police
      160 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.1% trend
      20.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Llandow
      B Pontyclun West
      Safety Score
      85/100 Very Safe
      68/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      37
      160
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      44
      144
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.9%
      ↑11.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      20.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Llandow
      B Pontyclun West
      Violent Crime
      15 ↑15%
      73 ↑66%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2 ↓50%
      14 ↓55%
      Other Theft
      6 ↓25%
      13 ↑8%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓75%
      9 ↑13%
      Burglary
      1 ↑0%
      9 ↓18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      4 ↑0%
      7 ↓22%
      Drugs
      1 ↓50%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      5 ↑67%
      12 ↓29%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      3
      Shoplifting
      0
      10 ↑150%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      1 ↓75%
      6 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      A Llandow is the safer choice — scoring 85/100 vs 68/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Llandow safer than Pontyclun West?

      Llandow has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 37 crimes in the last 12 months. Pontyclun West has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) with 160 crimes. Llandow scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Llandow vs Pontyclun West?

      Llandow shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Pontyclun West shows +11.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Llandow and Pontyclun West?

      In Llandow, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (15 incidents). In Pontyclun West, it is Violent Crime (73 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Llandow and Pontyclun West?

      Llandow recorded 2 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pontyclun West recorded 14. 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 Llandow vs Pontyclun West?

      Violent crime in Llandow totalled 15 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 73 in Pontyclun West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Llandow and Pontyclun West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Llandow recorded 44 crimes (now 37, a change of -15.9%). Pontyclun West recorded 144 crimes previously (now 160, +11.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Llandow 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. Llandow has a resolution rate of 0% and Pontyclun West has 20.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Llandow and Pontyclun West?

      Llandow 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 Llandow 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 Llandow or Pontyclun West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Llandow 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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