Pontarddulais vs Rhydfelen Central

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    53/100
    Pontarddulais South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      60/100
      Rhydfelen Central South Wales Police

      Pontarddulais vs Rhydfelen Central Results

      A
      53/100
      Average
      Pontarddulais
      South Wales Police
      391 crimes / 12m
      ↓21% trend
      19% resolved
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      VS
      B
      60/100
      Average
      Rhydfelen Central
      South Wales Police
      281 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.6% trend
      25% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Pontarddulais
      B Rhydfelen Central
      Safety Score
      53/100 Average
      60/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      391
      281
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      495
      266
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓21%
      ↑5.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pontarddulais
      B Rhydfelen Central
      Violent Crime
      169 ↓10%
      115 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      57 ↓46%
      51 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      18 ↓28%
      13 ↑8%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↓14%
      17 ↑143%
      Burglary
      4 ↑0%
      7 ↓30%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      34 ↓23%
      8 ↓43%
      Drugs
      11 ↑450%
      7 ↑133%
      Public Order
      53 ↓5%
      35 ↓13%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      12 ↓66%
      7 ↑17%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓75%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑0%
      3 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      14 ↑17%
      15 ↑1400%
      Overall Verdict
      B Rhydfelen Central is the safer choice — scoring 60/100 vs 53/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Pontarddulais safer than Rhydfelen Central?

      Pontarddulais has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) and recorded 391 crimes in the last 12 months. Rhydfelen Central has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) with 281 crimes. Rhydfelen Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Pontarddulais vs Rhydfelen Central?

      Pontarddulais shows a year-on-year crime trend of -21% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Rhydfelen Central shows +5.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Pontarddulais and Rhydfelen Central?

      In Pontarddulais, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (169 incidents). In Rhydfelen Central, it is Violent Crime (115 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Pontarddulais and Rhydfelen Central?

      Pontarddulais recorded 57 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rhydfelen Central recorded 51. 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 Pontarddulais vs Rhydfelen Central?

      Violent crime in Pontarddulais totalled 169 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 115 in Rhydfelen Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Pontarddulais and Rhydfelen Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pontarddulais recorded 495 crimes (now 391, a change of -21%). Rhydfelen Central recorded 266 crimes previously (now 281, +5.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pontarddulais and Rhydfelen 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. Pontarddulais has a resolution rate of 19% and Rhydfelen Central has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pontarddulais and Rhydfelen Central?

      Pontarddulais falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Rhydfelen 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 Pontarddulais and Rhydfelen 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 Pontarddulais or Rhydfelen Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Pontarddulais and Rhydfelen Central. 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.