Penllergaer vs Porth

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    73/100
    Penllergaer South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Porth South Wales Police

      Penllergaer vs Porth Results

      A
      73/100
      Safe
      Penllergaer
      South Wales Police
      152 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.2% trend
      25% resolved
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      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Porth
      South Wales Police
      785 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.6% trend
      19.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Penllergaer
      B Porth
      Safety Score
      73/100 Safe
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      152
      785
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      157
      823
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.2%
      ↓4.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      19.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Penllergaer
      B Porth
      Violent Crime
      69 ↓13%
      339 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      14 ↓13%
      115 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      7 ↓30%
      25 ↓32%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓17%
      21 ↑11%
      Burglary
      5 ↑25%
      16 ↓6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      15 ↑0%
      50 ↓4%
      Drugs
      2 ↓33%
      30 ↑43%
      Public Order
      20 ↑18%
      100 ↓18%
      Robbery
      0
      3 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↑0%
      58 ↑66%
      Theft from Person
      1
      4 ↑33%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      5 ↓64%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑60%
      19 ↑12%
      Overall Verdict
      A Penllergaer is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 11/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Penllergaer safer than Porth?

      Penllergaer has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) and recorded 152 crimes in the last 12 months. Porth has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 785 crimes. Penllergaer scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Penllergaer vs Porth?

      Penllergaer shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Porth shows -4.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Penllergaer and Porth?

      In Penllergaer, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (69 incidents). In Porth, it is Violent Crime (339 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Penllergaer and Porth?

      Penllergaer recorded 14 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Porth recorded 115. 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 Penllergaer vs Porth?

      Violent crime in Penllergaer totalled 69 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 339 in Porth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Penllergaer and Porth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Penllergaer recorded 157 crimes (now 152, a change of -3.2%). Porth recorded 823 crimes previously (now 785, -4.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Penllergaer and Porth?

      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. Penllergaer has a resolution rate of 25% and Porth has 19.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Penllergaer and Porth?

      Penllergaer falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Porth 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 Penllergaer and Porth?

      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 Penllergaer or Porth on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Penllergaer and Porth. 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.