Pentyrch and St. Fagans vs Pontyclun East

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    53/100
    Pentyrch and St. Fagans South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      75/100
      Pontyclun East South Wales Police

      Pentyrch and St. Fagans vs Pontyclun East Results

      A
      53/100
      Average
      Pentyrch and St. Fagans
      South Wales Police
      390 crimes / 12m
      ↓27.5% trend
      8.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      75/100
      Safe
      Pontyclun East
      South Wales Police
      73 crimes / 12m
      ↑30.4% trend
      14.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Pentyrch and St. Fagans
      B Pontyclun East
      Safety Score
      53/100 Average
      75/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      390
      73
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      538
      56
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓27.5%
      ↑30.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      8.3%
      14.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pentyrch and St. Fagans
      B Pontyclun East
      Violent Crime
      166 ↓16%
      18 ↓42%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      47 ↓53%
      13 ↑160%
      Other Theft
      26 ↑8%
      5 ↑67%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↓54%
      6 ↑50%
      Burglary
      9 ↓50%
      7
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      31 ↓31%
      5 ↑150%
      Drugs
      10 ↓60%
      6 ↑100%
      Public Order
      62 ↓11%
      11 ↑83%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Shoplifting
      5 ↓17%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓71%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      19 ↑12%
      1 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pontyclun East is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 53/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Pentyrch and St. Fagans safer than Pontyclun East?

      Pentyrch and St. Fagans has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) and recorded 390 crimes in the last 12 months. Pontyclun East has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) with 73 crimes. Pontyclun East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Pentyrch and St. Fagans vs Pontyclun East?

      Pentyrch and St. Fagans shows a year-on-year crime trend of -27.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Pontyclun East shows +30.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Pentyrch and St. Fagans and Pontyclun East?

      In Pentyrch and St. Fagans, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (166 incidents). In Pontyclun East, it is Violent Crime (18 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Pentyrch and St. Fagans and Pontyclun East?

      Pentyrch and St. Fagans recorded 47 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pontyclun East recorded 13. 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 Pentyrch and St. Fagans vs Pontyclun East?

      Violent crime in Pentyrch and St. Fagans totalled 166 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 18 in Pontyclun East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Pentyrch and St. Fagans and Pontyclun East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pentyrch and St. Fagans recorded 538 crimes (now 390, a change of -27.5%). Pontyclun East recorded 56 crimes previously (now 73, +30.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pentyrch and St. Fagans and Pontyclun East?

      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. Pentyrch and St. Fagans has a resolution rate of 8.3% and Pontyclun East has 14.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pentyrch and St. Fagans and Pontyclun East?

      Pentyrch and St. Fagans falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Pontyclun East 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 Pentyrch and St. Fagans and Pontyclun East?

      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 Pentyrch and St. Fagans or Pontyclun East on a crime map?

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

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