Llangyfelach vs Pontarddulais

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    81/100
    Llangyfelach South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      69/100
      Pontarddulais South Wales Police

      Llangyfelach vs Pontarddulais Results

      A
      81/100
      Safe
      Llangyfelach
      South Wales Police
      99 crimes / 12m
      ↓28.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      69/100
      Safe
      Pontarddulais
      South Wales Police
      208 crimes / 12m
      ↓54.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Llangyfelach
      B Pontarddulais
      Safety Score
      81/100 Safe
      69/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      99
      208
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      138
      461
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓28.3%
      ↓54.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Llangyfelach
      B Pontarddulais
      Violent Crime
      37 ↓36%
      91 ↓53%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      20 ↓20%
      27 ↓63%
      Other Theft
      6 ↓14%
      13 ↓24%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓50%
      6 ↓63%
      Burglary
      2 ↑0%
      1 ↓80%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      6 ↓25%
      22 ↓42%
      Drugs
      3 ↑50%
      10 ↑900%
      Public Order
      14 ↓7%
      27 ↓53%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      0
      2 ↓94%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      1 ↓75%
      Other Crime
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↓69%
      Overall Verdict
      A Llangyfelach is the safer choice — scoring 81/100 vs 69/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Llangyfelach safer than Pontarddulais?

      Llangyfelach has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) and recorded 99 crimes in the last 12 months. Pontarddulais has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) with 208 crimes. Llangyfelach scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Llangyfelach vs Pontarddulais?

      Llangyfelach shows a year-on-year crime trend of -28.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Pontarddulais shows -54.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Llangyfelach and Pontarddulais?

      In Llangyfelach, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (37 incidents). In Pontarddulais, it is Violent Crime (91 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Llangyfelach and Pontarddulais?

      Llangyfelach recorded 20 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pontarddulais recorded 27. 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 Llangyfelach vs Pontarddulais?

      Violent crime in Llangyfelach totalled 37 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 91 in Pontarddulais. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Llangyfelach recorded 138 crimes (now 99, a change of -28.3%). Pontarddulais recorded 461 crimes previously (now 208, -54.9%).

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

      Which police force covers Llangyfelach and Pontarddulais?

      Llangyfelach 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 Llangyfelach 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 Llangyfelach or Pontarddulais on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Llangyfelach and Pontarddulais. 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.