Neath North vs Porthcawl West Central

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Neath North South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Porthcawl West Central South Wales Police

      Neath North vs Porthcawl West Central Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Neath North
      South Wales Police
      945 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.9% trend
      21.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Porthcawl West Central
      South Wales Police
      192 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.8% trend
      5.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Neath North
      B Porthcawl West Central
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      945
      192
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      973
      185
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.9%
      ↑3.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.9%
      5.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Neath North
      B Porthcawl West Central
      Violent Crime
      360 ↑2%
      68 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      207 ↓7%
      50 ↑28%
      Other Theft
      38 ↓10%
      10 ↑150%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↓39%
      6 ↑20%
      Burglary
      8 ↓53%
      2 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      55 ↓17%
      18 ↑6%
      Drugs
      50 ↑61%
      10 ↑233%
      Public Order
      123 ↑23%
      22 ↓15%
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      1
      Shoplifting
      65 ↓31%
      0
      Theft from Person
      6 ↓14%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      13 ↑18%
      2 ↓78%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Neath North safer than Porthcawl West Central?

      Neath North has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 945 crimes in the last 12 months. Porthcawl West Central has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 192 crimes. Porthcawl West Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Neath North vs Porthcawl West Central?

      Neath North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Porthcawl West Central shows +3.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Neath North and Porthcawl West Central?

      In Neath North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (360 incidents). In Porthcawl West Central, it is Violent Crime (68 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Neath North and Porthcawl West Central?

      Neath North recorded 207 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Porthcawl West Central recorded 50. 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 Neath North vs Porthcawl West Central?

      Violent crime in Neath North totalled 360 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 68 in Porthcawl West Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Neath North and Porthcawl West Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Neath North recorded 973 crimes (now 945, a change of -2.9%). Porthcawl West Central recorded 185 crimes previously (now 192, +3.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Neath North and Porthcawl West 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. Neath North has a resolution rate of 21.9% and Porthcawl West Central has 5.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Neath North and Porthcawl West Central?

      Neath North falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Porthcawl West 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 Neath North and Porthcawl West 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 Neath North or Porthcawl West Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Neath North and Porthcawl West 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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