Ogmore Vale vs Porthcawl East Central
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Ogmore Vale vs Porthcawl East Central Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ogmore Vale safer than Porthcawl East Central?
Ogmore Vale has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) and recorded 207 crimes in the last 12 months. Porthcawl East Central has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) with 847 crimes. Ogmore Vale scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Ogmore Vale vs Porthcawl East Central?
Ogmore Vale shows a year-on-year crime trend of +20.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Porthcawl East Central shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Ogmore Vale and Porthcawl East Central?
In Ogmore Vale, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (113 incidents). In Porthcawl East Central, it is Violent Crime (295 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ogmore Vale and Porthcawl East Central?
Ogmore Vale recorded 22 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Porthcawl East Central recorded 104. 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 Ogmore Vale vs Porthcawl East Central?
Violent crime in Ogmore Vale totalled 113 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 295 in Porthcawl East Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Ogmore Vale and Porthcawl East Central in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ogmore Vale recorded 172 crimes (now 207, a change of +20.4%). Porthcawl East Central recorded 847 crimes previously (now 847, 0%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ogmore Vale and Porthcawl East 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. Ogmore Vale has a resolution rate of 0% and Porthcawl East Central has 34.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Ogmore Vale and Porthcawl East Central?
Ogmore Vale falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Porthcawl East 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 Ogmore Vale and Porthcawl East 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 Ogmore Vale or Porthcawl East Central on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ogmore Vale and Porthcawl East Central. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.