Llwyn-y-pia vs Pontyclun Central

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
      77/100
      Pontyclun Central South Wales Police

      Llwyn-y-pia vs Pontyclun Central 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
      77/100
      Safe
      Pontyclun Central
      South Wales Police
      106 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.9% trend
      20% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Llwyn-y-pia
      B Pontyclun Central
      Safety Score
      48/100 Average
      77/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      396
      106
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      408
      108
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.9%
      ↓1.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.7%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Llwyn-y-pia
      B Pontyclun Central
      Violent Crime
      171 ↑1%
      41 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      59 ↓9%
      9 ↑13%
      Other Theft
      20 ↑18%
      2 ↓82%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↑22%
      6 ↑100%
      Burglary
      2 ↓82%
      8 ↑167%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      34 ↑0%
      12 ↑9%
      Drugs
      10 ↑67%
      7
      Public Order
      61 ↑45%
      7 ↓50%
      Robbery
      3
      0
      Shoplifting
      11 ↓74%
      9 ↓47%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑200%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      4
      1
      Other Crime
      6 ↓33%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pontyclun Central is the safer choice — scoring 77/100 vs 48/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Llwyn-y-pia safer than Pontyclun Central?

      Llwyn-y-pia has a safety score of 48/100 (Average) and recorded 396 crimes in the last 12 months. Pontyclun Central has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) with 106 crimes. Pontyclun Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      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. Pontyclun Central shows -1.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Llwyn-y-pia and Pontyclun Central?

      In Llwyn-y-pia, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (171 incidents). In Pontyclun Central, it is Violent Crime (41 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Llwyn-y-pia and Pontyclun Central?

      Llwyn-y-pia recorded 59 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pontyclun Central recorded 9. 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 Pontyclun Central?

      Violent crime in Llwyn-y-pia totalled 171 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 41 in Pontyclun Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Llwyn-y-pia and Pontyclun Central 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%). Pontyclun Central recorded 108 crimes previously (now 106, -1.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Llwyn-y-pia and Pontyclun Central?

      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 Pontyclun Central has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Llwyn-y-pia and Pontyclun Central?

      Llwyn-y-pia falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Pontyclun Central 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 Pontyclun Central?

      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 Pontyclun Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Llwyn-y-pia and Pontyclun Central. 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.