Llanrumney vs Pontypridd Town

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Llanrumney South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      41/100
      Pontypridd Town South Wales Police

      Llanrumney vs Pontypridd Town Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Llanrumney
      South Wales Police
      1,301 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.1% trend
      38.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      41/100
      Below Average
      Pontypridd Town
      South Wales Police
      626 crimes / 12m
      ↓12% trend
      17.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Llanrumney
      B Pontypridd Town
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      41/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,301
      626
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,315
      711
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.1%
      ↓12%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.1%
      17.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Llanrumney
      B Pontypridd Town
      Violent Crime
      405 ↓10%
      145 ↓18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      208 ↓25%
      92 ↓31%
      Other Theft
      42 ↓26%
      16 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↓41%
      7 ↓22%
      Burglary
      31 ↑55%
      12 ↓8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      115 ↑7%
      29 ↓17%
      Drugs
      69 ↑200%
      26 ↓19%
      Public Order
      135 ↓11%
      82 ↓20%
      Robbery
      18 ↑350%
      8 ↑700%
      Shoplifting
      209 ↑67%
      182 ↑6%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      4 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↓38%
      3 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑40%
      6 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      27 ↓31%
      14 ↑367%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pontypridd Town is the safer choice — scoring 41/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Llanrumney safer than Pontypridd Town?

      Llanrumney has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,301 crimes in the last 12 months. Pontypridd Town has a safety score of 41/100 (Below Average) with 626 crimes. Pontypridd Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Llanrumney vs Pontypridd Town?

      Llanrumney shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Pontypridd Town shows -12% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Llanrumney and Pontypridd Town?

      In Llanrumney, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (405 incidents). In Pontypridd Town, it is Shoplifting (182 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Llanrumney and Pontypridd Town?

      Llanrumney recorded 208 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pontypridd Town recorded 92. 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 Llanrumney vs Pontypridd Town?

      Violent crime in Llanrumney totalled 405 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 145 in Pontypridd Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Llanrumney and Pontypridd Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Llanrumney recorded 1,315 crimes (now 1,301, a change of -1.1%). Pontypridd Town recorded 711 crimes previously (now 626, -12%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Llanrumney and Pontypridd Town?

      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. Llanrumney has a resolution rate of 38.1% and Pontypridd Town has 17.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Llanrumney and Pontypridd Town?

      Llanrumney falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Pontypridd Town 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 Llanrumney and Pontypridd Town?

      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 Llanrumney or Pontypridd Town on a crime map?

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

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