Llwyn-y-pia vs Pontarddulais

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    48/100
    Llwyn-y-pia South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      53/100
      Pontarddulais South Wales Police

      Llwyn-y-pia vs Pontarddulais Results

      A
      48/100
      Average
      Llwyn-y-pia
      South Wales Police
      396 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.9% trend
      14.7% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      53/100
      Average
      Pontarddulais
      South Wales Police
      391 crimes / 12m
      ↓21% trend
      19% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Llwyn-y-pia
      B Pontarddulais
      Safety Score
      48/100 Average
      53/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      396
      391
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      408
      495
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.9%
      ↓21%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.7%
      19%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Llwyn-y-pia
      B Pontarddulais
      Violent Crime
      171 ↑1%
      169 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      59 ↓9%
      57 ↓46%
      Other Theft
      20 ↑18%
      18 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↑22%
      12 ↓14%
      Burglary
      2 ↓82%
      4 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      34 ↑0%
      34 ↓23%
      Drugs
      10 ↑67%
      11 ↑450%
      Public Order
      61 ↑45%
      53 ↓5%
      Robbery
      3
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      11 ↓74%
      12 ↓66%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑200%
      1 ↓75%
      Possession of Weapons
      4
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      6 ↓33%
      14 ↑17%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pontarddulais is the safer choice — scoring 53/100 vs 48/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Llwyn-y-pia safer than Pontarddulais?

      Llwyn-y-pia has a safety score of 48/100 (Average) and recorded 396 crimes in the last 12 months. Pontarddulais has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) with 391 crimes. Pontarddulais scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Llwyn-y-pia vs Pontarddulais?

      Llwyn-y-pia shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.9% — 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 Llwyn-y-pia and Pontarddulais?

      In Llwyn-y-pia, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (171 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 Llwyn-y-pia and Pontarddulais?

      Llwyn-y-pia recorded 59 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 Llwyn-y-pia vs Pontarddulais?

      Violent crime in Llwyn-y-pia totalled 171 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 Llwyn-y-pia and Pontarddulais in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Llwyn-y-pia recorded 408 crimes (now 396, a change of -2.9%). Pontarddulais recorded 495 crimes previously (now 391, -21%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Llwyn-y-pia 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. Llwyn-y-pia has a resolution rate of 14.7% and Pontarddulais has 19%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Llwyn-y-pia and Pontarddulais?

      Llwyn-y-pia 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 Llwyn-y-pia 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 Llwyn-y-pia or Pontarddulais on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Llwyn-y-pia 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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