Plymouth (Penarth) vs Pontyclun East
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Plymouth (Penarth) vs Pontyclun East 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 Plymouth (Penarth) safer than Pontyclun East?
Plymouth (Penarth) has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) and recorded 157 crimes in the last 12 months. Pontyclun East has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) with 77 crimes. Pontyclun East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Plymouth (Penarth) vs Pontyclun East?
Plymouth (Penarth) shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Pontyclun East shows +60.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Plymouth (Penarth) and Pontyclun East?
In Plymouth (Penarth), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (60 incidents). In Pontyclun East, it is Violent Crime (28 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Plymouth (Penarth) and Pontyclun East?
Plymouth (Penarth) recorded 22 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pontyclun East recorded 8. 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 Plymouth (Penarth) vs Pontyclun East?
Violent crime in Plymouth (Penarth) totalled 60 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 28 in Pontyclun East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Plymouth (Penarth) and Pontyclun East in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Plymouth (Penarth) recorded 179 crimes (now 157, a change of -12.3%). Pontyclun East recorded 48 crimes previously (now 77, +60.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Plymouth (Penarth) 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. Plymouth (Penarth) has a resolution rate of 14.3% and Pontyclun East has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Plymouth (Penarth) and Pontyclun East?
Plymouth (Penarth) 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 Plymouth (Penarth) 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 Plymouth (Penarth) or Pontyclun East on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Plymouth (Penarth) and Pontyclun East. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.