Mumbles vs Pontyclun Central

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    60/100
    Mumbles South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      77/100
      Pontyclun Central South Wales Police

      Mumbles vs Pontyclun Central Results

      A
      60/100
      Average
      Mumbles
      South Wales Police
      298 crimes / 12m
      ↓6% trend
      15.8% 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 Mumbles
      B Pontyclun Central
      Safety Score
      60/100 Average
      77/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      298
      106
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      317
      108
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6%
      ↓1.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.8%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Mumbles
      B Pontyclun Central
      Violent Crime
      115 ↑29%
      41 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      49 ↑23%
      9 ↑13%
      Other Theft
      14 ↓26%
      2 ↓82%
      Vehicle Crime
      13 ↓13%
      6 ↑100%
      Burglary
      5 ↓50%
      8 ↑167%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      28 ↓24%
      12 ↑9%
      Drugs
      9 ↑29%
      7
      Public Order
      33 ↓8%
      7 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      22 ↓60%
      9 ↓47%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑33%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      1
      Other Crime
      4 ↑0%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pontyclun Central is the safer choice — scoring 77/100 vs 60/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Mumbles safer than Pontyclun Central?

      Mumbles has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) and recorded 298 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 Mumbles vs Pontyclun Central?

      Mumbles shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6% — 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 Mumbles and Pontyclun Central?

      In Mumbles, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (115 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 Mumbles and Pontyclun Central?

      Mumbles recorded 49 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 Mumbles vs Pontyclun Central?

      Violent crime in Mumbles totalled 115 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 Mumbles and Pontyclun Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Mumbles recorded 317 crimes (now 298, a change of -6%). Pontyclun Central recorded 108 crimes previously (now 106, -1.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Mumbles 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. Mumbles has a resolution rate of 15.8% and Pontyclun Central has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Mumbles and Pontyclun Central?

      Mumbles 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 Mumbles 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 Mumbles or Pontyclun Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Mumbles 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.