Pontardawe vs Porthcawl East Central

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    38/100
    Pontardawe South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      12/100
      Porthcawl East Central South Wales Police

      Pontardawe vs Porthcawl East Central Results

      A
      38/100
      Below Average
      Pontardawe
      South Wales Police
      465 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.9% trend
      28.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      12/100
      High Crime
      Porthcawl East Central
      South Wales Police
      847 crimes / 12m
      ↓0% trend
      34.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Pontardawe
      B Porthcawl East Central
      Safety Score
      38/100 Below Average
      12/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      465
      847
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      423
      847
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.9%
      ↓0%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.3%
      34.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pontardawe
      B Porthcawl East Central
      Violent Crime
      224 ↑7%
      295 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      42 ↓36%
      104 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      31 ↑41%
      44 ↓15%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓9%
      12 ↑0%
      Burglary
      9 ↑200%
      20 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      38 ↑65%
      66 ↑8%
      Drugs
      15 ↑88%
      23 ↑77%
      Public Order
      61 ↑15%
      88 ↑29%
      Robbery
      2
      2 ↓33%
      Shoplifting
      14 ↓13%
      156 ↑10%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      8 ↑14%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      2 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      9 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      14 ↑56%
      18 ↑64%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Pontardawe safer than Porthcawl East Central?

      Pontardawe has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) and recorded 465 crimes in the last 12 months. Porthcawl East Central has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) with 847 crimes. Pontardawe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Pontardawe vs Porthcawl East Central?

      Pontardawe shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Porthcawl East Central shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Pontardawe and Porthcawl East Central?

      In Pontardawe, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (224 incidents). In Porthcawl East Central, it is Violent Crime (295 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Pontardawe and Porthcawl East Central?

      Pontardawe recorded 42 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Porthcawl East Central recorded 104. 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 Pontardawe vs Porthcawl East Central?

      Violent crime in Pontardawe totalled 224 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 295 in Porthcawl East Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Pontardawe and Porthcawl East Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pontardawe recorded 423 crimes (now 465, a change of +9.9%). Porthcawl East Central recorded 847 crimes previously (now 847, 0%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pontardawe and Porthcawl East Central?

      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. Pontardawe has a resolution rate of 28.3% and Porthcawl East Central has 34.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pontardawe and Porthcawl East Central?

      Pontardawe falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Porthcawl East Central 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 Pontardawe and Porthcawl East Central?

      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 Pontardawe or Porthcawl East Central on a crime map?

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

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