Pencoed and Penprysg vs Pontarddulais

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    32/100
    Pencoed and Penprysg South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      53/100
      Pontarddulais South Wales Police

      Pencoed and Penprysg vs Pontarddulais Results

      A
      32/100
      Below Average
      Pencoed and Penprysg
      South Wales Police
      561 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.3% trend
      14% resolved
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      VS
      B
      53/100
      Average
      Pontarddulais
      South Wales Police
      391 crimes / 12m
      ↓21% trend
      19% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Pencoed and Penprysg
      B Pontarddulais
      Safety Score
      32/100 Below Average
      53/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      561
      391
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      662
      495
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.3%
      ↓21%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14%
      19%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pencoed and Penprysg
      B Pontarddulais
      Violent Crime
      263 ↓4%
      169 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      67 ↓32%
      57 ↓46%
      Other Theft
      29 ↓6%
      18 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      29 ↑32%
      12 ↓14%
      Burglary
      9 ↓10%
      4 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      48 ↓31%
      34 ↓23%
      Drugs
      15 ↑36%
      11 ↑450%
      Public Order
      56 ↓44%
      53 ↓5%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      21 ↓9%
      12 ↓66%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      1 ↓75%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑500%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      14 ↓22%
      14 ↑17%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pontarddulais is the safer choice — scoring 53/100 vs 32/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Pencoed and Penprysg safer than Pontarddulais?

      Pencoed and Penprysg has a safety score of 32/100 (Below Average) and recorded 561 crimes in the last 12 months. Pontarddulais has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) with 391 crimes. Pontarddulais scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Pencoed and Penprysg vs Pontarddulais?

      Pencoed and Penprysg shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Pontarddulais shows -21% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Pencoed and Penprysg and Pontarddulais?

      In Pencoed and Penprysg, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (263 incidents). In Pontarddulais, it is Violent Crime (169 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Pencoed and Penprysg and Pontarddulais?

      Pencoed and Penprysg recorded 67 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pontarddulais recorded 57. 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 Pencoed and Penprysg vs Pontarddulais?

      Violent crime in Pencoed and Penprysg totalled 263 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 169 in Pontarddulais. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Pencoed and Penprysg and Pontarddulais in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pencoed and Penprysg recorded 662 crimes (now 561, a change of -15.3%). Pontarddulais recorded 495 crimes previously (now 391, -21%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pencoed and Penprysg and Pontarddulais?

      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. Pencoed and Penprysg has a resolution rate of 14% and Pontarddulais has 19%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pencoed and Penprysg and Pontarddulais?

      Pencoed and Penprysg falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Pontarddulais 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 Pencoed and Penprysg and Pontarddulais?

      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 Pencoed and Penprysg or Pontarddulais on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.