Pontlliw and Tircoed vs Lynton & Lynmouth

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    74/100
    Pontlliw and Tircoed South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      92/100
      Lynton & Lynmouth Devon & Cornwall Police

      Pontlliw and Tircoed vs Lynton & Lynmouth Results

      A
      74/100
      Safe
      Pontlliw and Tircoed
      South Wales Police
      87 crimes / 12m
      ↑13% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      92/100
      Very Safe
      Lynton & Lynmouth
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      86 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.5% trend
      60% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Pontlliw and Tircoed
      B Lynton & Lynmouth
      Safety Score
      74/100 Safe
      92/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      87
      86
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      77
      91
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑13%
      ↓5.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      60%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pontlliw and Tircoed
      B Lynton & Lynmouth
      Violent Crime
      28 ↓3%
      25 ↓46%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      15 ↓12%
      19 ↑19%
      Other Theft
      5 ↓29%
      15 ↑88%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↑475%
      2 ↑0%
      Burglary
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      2 ↓60%
      12 ↑33%
      Drugs
      4 ↑300%
      1
      Public Order
      5 ↓29%
      6 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑50%
      0
      Other Crime
      1 ↓50%
      4 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Lynton & Lynmouth is the safer choice — scoring 92/100 vs 74/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Pontlliw and Tircoed safer than Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Pontlliw and Tircoed has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 87 crimes in the last 12 months. Lynton & Lynmouth has a safety score of 92/100 (Very Safe) with 86 crimes. Lynton & Lynmouth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Pontlliw and Tircoed vs Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Pontlliw and Tircoed shows a year-on-year crime trend of +13% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Lynton & Lynmouth shows -5.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Pontlliw and Tircoed and Lynton & Lynmouth?

      In Pontlliw and Tircoed, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (28 incidents). In Lynton & Lynmouth, it is Violent Crime (25 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Pontlliw and Tircoed and Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Pontlliw and Tircoed recorded 15 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Lynton & Lynmouth recorded 19. 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 Pontlliw and Tircoed vs Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Violent crime in Pontlliw and Tircoed totalled 28 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 25 in Lynton & Lynmouth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Pontlliw and Tircoed and Lynton & Lynmouth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pontlliw and Tircoed recorded 77 crimes (now 87, a change of +13%). Lynton & Lynmouth recorded 91 crimes previously (now 86, -5.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pontlliw and Tircoed and Lynton & Lynmouth?

      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. Pontlliw and Tircoed has a resolution rate of 0% and Lynton & Lynmouth has 60%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pontlliw and Tircoed and Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Pontlliw and Tircoed falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Lynton & Lynmouth is covered by Devon & Cornwall Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Pontlliw and Tircoed and Lynton & Lynmouth?

      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 Pontlliw and Tircoed or Lynton & Lynmouth on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Pontlliw and Tircoed and Lynton & Lynmouth. 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.