Park vs Port Talbot

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    35/100
    Park South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      27/100
      Port Talbot South Wales Police

      Park vs Port Talbot Results

      A
      35/100
      Below Average
      Park
      South Wales Police
      591 crimes / 12m
      ↓3% trend
      38.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      27/100
      Below Average
      Port Talbot
      South Wales Police
      665 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.6% trend
      18.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Park
      B Port Talbot
      Safety Score
      35/100 Below Average
      27/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      591
      665
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      609
      770
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3%
      ↓13.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.6%
      18.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Park
      B Port Talbot
      Violent Crime
      211 ↑13%
      248 ↓16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      73 ↑22%
      76 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      27 ↓10%
      45 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      35 ↑0%
      17 ↓41%
      Burglary
      13 ↓28%
      16 ↓43%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      47 ↑15%
      56 ↓10%
      Drugs
      16 ↑167%
      24 ↑71%
      Public Order
      48 ↓16%
      103 ↑10%
      Robbery
      5 ↑67%
      4 ↑300%
      Shoplifting
      91 ↓35%
      55 ↓21%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓20%
      4 ↓20%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓89%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓67%
      4
      Other Crime
      18 ↑13%
      12 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Park is the safer choice — scoring 35/100 vs 27/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Park safer than Port Talbot?

      Park has a safety score of 35/100 (Below Average) and recorded 591 crimes in the last 12 months. Port Talbot has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) with 665 crimes. Park scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Park vs Port Talbot?

      Park shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Port Talbot shows -13.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Park and Port Talbot?

      In Park, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (211 incidents). In Port Talbot, it is Violent Crime (248 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Park and Port Talbot?

      Park recorded 73 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Port Talbot recorded 76. 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 Park vs Port Talbot?

      Violent crime in Park totalled 211 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 248 in Port Talbot. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Park and Port Talbot in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Park recorded 609 crimes (now 591, a change of -3%). Port Talbot recorded 770 crimes previously (now 665, -13.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Park and Port Talbot?

      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. Park has a resolution rate of 38.6% and Port Talbot has 18.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Park and Port Talbot?

      Park falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Port Talbot 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 Park and Port Talbot?

      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 Park or Port Talbot on a crime map?

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

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