Pen-y-Fai vs Port Talbot
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Pen-y-Fai vs Port Talbot 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 Pen-y-Fai safer than Port Talbot?
Pen-y-Fai has a safety score of 83/100 (Safe) and recorded 92 crimes in the last 12 months. Port Talbot has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) with 665 crimes. Pen-y-Fai scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Pen-y-Fai vs Port Talbot?
Pen-y-Fai shows a year-on-year crime trend of -22.7% — 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 Pen-y-Fai and Port Talbot?
In Pen-y-Fai, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (36 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 Pen-y-Fai and Port Talbot?
Pen-y-Fai recorded 14 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 Pen-y-Fai vs Port Talbot?
Violent crime in Pen-y-Fai totalled 36 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 Pen-y-Fai and Port Talbot in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pen-y-Fai recorded 119 crimes (now 92, a change of -22.7%). Port Talbot recorded 770 crimes previously (now 665, -13.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pen-y-Fai 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. Pen-y-Fai has a resolution rate of 22.2% and Port Talbot has 18.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Pen-y-Fai and Port Talbot?
Pen-y-Fai 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 Pen-y-Fai 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 Pen-y-Fai or Port Talbot on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Pen-y-Fai and Port Talbot. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.