Llangynwyd vs Pontardawe
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Llangynwyd vs Pontardawe Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Llangynwyd safer than Pontardawe?
Llangynwyd has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) and recorded 111 crimes in the last 12 months. Pontardawe has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) with 465 crimes. Llangynwyd scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Llangynwyd vs Pontardawe?
Llangynwyd shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Pontardawe shows +9.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Llangynwyd and Pontardawe?
In Llangynwyd, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (45 incidents). In Pontardawe, it is Violent Crime (224 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Llangynwyd and Pontardawe?
Llangynwyd recorded 17 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pontardawe recorded 42. 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 Llangynwyd vs Pontardawe?
Violent crime in Llangynwyd totalled 45 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 224 in Pontardawe. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Llangynwyd and Pontardawe in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Llangynwyd recorded 112 crimes (now 111, a change of -0.9%). Pontardawe recorded 423 crimes previously (now 465, +9.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Llangynwyd and Pontardawe?
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. Llangynwyd has a resolution rate of 14.3% and Pontardawe has 28.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Llangynwyd and Pontardawe?
Llangynwyd falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Pontardawe 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 Llangynwyd and Pontardawe?
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 Llangynwyd or Pontardawe on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Llangynwyd and Pontardawe. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.