Pontardawe vs Tonypandy
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Pontardawe vs Tonypandy 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 Pontardawe safer than Tonypandy?
Pontardawe has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) and recorded 465 crimes in the last 12 months. Tonypandy has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) with 273 crimes. Tonypandy scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Pontardawe vs Tonypandy?
Pontardawe shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Tonypandy shows -9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Pontardawe and Tonypandy?
In Pontardawe, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (224 incidents). In Tonypandy, it is Violent Crime (122 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Pontardawe and Tonypandy?
Pontardawe recorded 42 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Tonypandy recorded 41. 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 Tonypandy?
Violent crime in Pontardawe totalled 224 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 122 in Tonypandy. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Pontardawe and Tonypandy 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%). Tonypandy recorded 300 crimes previously (now 273, -9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pontardawe and Tonypandy?
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 Tonypandy has 32%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Pontardawe and Tonypandy?
Pontardawe falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Tonypandy 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 Tonypandy?
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 Tonypandy on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Pontardawe and Tonypandy. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.