Morriston vs Pontyclun Central

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Morriston South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      77/100
      Pontyclun Central South Wales Police

      Morriston vs Pontyclun Central Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Morriston
      South Wales Police
      1,683 crimes / 12m
      ↓2% trend
      23.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      77/100
      Safe
      Pontyclun Central
      South Wales Police
      106 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.9% trend
      20% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Morriston
      B Pontyclun Central
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      77/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,683
      106
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,717
      108
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2%
      ↓1.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.2%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Morriston
      B Pontyclun Central
      Violent Crime
      734 ↑0%
      41 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      186 ↓26%
      9 ↑13%
      Other Theft
      87 ↓4%
      2 ↓82%
      Vehicle Crime
      65 ↓25%
      6 ↑100%
      Burglary
      36 ↓22%
      8 ↑167%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      124 ↓13%
      12 ↑9%
      Drugs
      79 ↑119%
      7
      Public Order
      234 ↑12%
      7 ↓50%
      Robbery
      7 ↑250%
      0
      Shoplifting
      53 ↑4%
      9 ↓47%
      Theft from Person
      11 ↑10%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓40%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      21 ↑62%
      1
      Other Crime
      43 ↑5%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Morriston safer than Pontyclun Central?

      Morriston has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,683 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 Morriston vs Pontyclun Central?

      Morriston shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2% — 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 Morriston and Pontyclun Central?

      In Morriston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (734 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 Morriston and Pontyclun Central?

      Morriston recorded 186 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 Morriston vs Pontyclun Central?

      Violent crime in Morriston totalled 734 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 Morriston and Pontyclun Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Morriston recorded 1,717 crimes (now 1,683, a change of -2%). Pontyclun Central recorded 108 crimes previously (now 106, -1.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Morriston 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. Morriston has a resolution rate of 23.2% and Pontyclun Central has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Morriston and Pontyclun Central?

      Morriston 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 Morriston 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 Morriston or Pontyclun Central on a crime map?

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

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