Pontlliw and Tircoed vs Rhydfelen Central
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Pontlliw and Tircoed vs Rhydfelen Central 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 Pontlliw and Tircoed safer than Rhydfelen Central?
Pontlliw and Tircoed has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) and recorded 101 crimes in the last 12 months. Rhydfelen Central has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) with 281 crimes. Pontlliw and Tircoed scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Pontlliw and Tircoed vs Rhydfelen Central?
Pontlliw and Tircoed shows a year-on-year crime trend of +46.4% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Pontlliw and Tircoed and Rhydfelen Central?
In Pontlliw and Tircoed, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (29 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 Pontlliw and Tircoed and Rhydfelen Central?
Pontlliw and Tircoed recorded 24 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 Pontlliw and Tircoed vs Rhydfelen Central?
Violent crime in Pontlliw and Tircoed totalled 29 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 Pontlliw and Tircoed and Rhydfelen Central in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pontlliw and Tircoed recorded 69 crimes (now 101, a change of +46.4%). Rhydfelen Central recorded 266 crimes previously (now 281, +5.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pontlliw and Tircoed 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. Pontlliw and Tircoed has a resolution rate of 66.7% and Rhydfelen Central has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Pontlliw and Tircoed and Rhydfelen Central?
Pontlliw and Tircoed 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 Pontlliw and Tircoed 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 Pontlliw and Tircoed or Rhydfelen Central on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Pontlliw and Tircoed and Rhydfelen Central. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.