Pen-y-graig vs Port Talbot
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Pen-y-graig 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-graig safer than Port Talbot?
Pen-y-graig has a safety score of 32/100 (Below Average) and recorded 525 crimes in the last 12 months. Port Talbot has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) with 665 crimes. Pen-y-graig scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Pen-y-graig vs Port Talbot?
Pen-y-graig shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.2% — meaning total crimes rose 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-graig and Port Talbot?
In Pen-y-graig, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (256 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-graig and Port Talbot?
Pen-y-graig recorded 51 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-graig vs Port Talbot?
Violent crime in Pen-y-graig totalled 256 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-graig and Port Talbot in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pen-y-graig recorded 481 crimes (now 525, a change of +9.2%). Port Talbot recorded 770 crimes previously (now 665, -13.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pen-y-graig 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-graig has a resolution rate of 33.3% 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-graig and Port Talbot?
Pen-y-graig 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-graig 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-graig or Port Talbot on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Pen-y-graig and Port Talbot. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.