Pontlliw and Tircoed vs Trowbridge

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    78/100
    Pontlliw and Tircoed South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Trowbridge South Wales Police

      Pontlliw and Tircoed vs Trowbridge Results

      A
      78/100
      Safe
      Pontlliw and Tircoed
      South Wales Police
      101 crimes / 12m
      ↑46.4% trend
      66.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Trowbridge
      South Wales Police
      1,920 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.1% trend
      21.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Pontlliw and Tircoed
      B Trowbridge
      Safety Score
      78/100 Safe
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      101
      1,920
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      69
      2,066
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑46.4%
      ↓7.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      66.7%
      21.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pontlliw and Tircoed
      B Trowbridge
      Violent Crime
      29 ↑16%
      698 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      24 ↑200%
      311 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      7 ↑17%
      98 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      24 ↑500%
      51 ↓50%
      Burglary
      0 ↓100%
      29 ↓49%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      1 ↓86%
      202 ↓2%
      Drugs
      3 ↑50%
      77 ↑45%
      Public Order
      5 ↓44%
      223 ↓19%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      17 ↑183%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      114 ↓3%
      Theft from Person
      0
      6 ↓25%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      10 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑100%
      23 ↑64%
      Other Crime
      3 ↑200%
      61 ↑13%
      Overall Verdict
      A Pontlliw and Tircoed is the safer choice — scoring 78/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Pontlliw and Tircoed safer than Trowbridge?

      Pontlliw and Tircoed has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) and recorded 101 crimes in the last 12 months. Trowbridge has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 1,920 crimes. Pontlliw and Tircoed scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Pontlliw and Tircoed vs Trowbridge?

      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. Trowbridge shows -7.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Pontlliw and Tircoed and Trowbridge?

      In Pontlliw and Tircoed, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (29 incidents). In Trowbridge, it is Violent Crime (698 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Pontlliw and Tircoed and Trowbridge?

      Pontlliw and Tircoed recorded 24 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Trowbridge recorded 311. 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 Trowbridge?

      Violent crime in Pontlliw and Tircoed totalled 29 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 698 in Trowbridge. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Pontlliw and Tircoed and Trowbridge 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%). Trowbridge recorded 2,066 crimes previously (now 1,920, -7.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pontlliw and Tircoed and Trowbridge?

      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 Trowbridge has 21.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pontlliw and Tircoed and Trowbridge?

      Pontlliw and Tircoed falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Trowbridge 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 Trowbridge?

      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 Trowbridge on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Pontlliw and Tircoed and Trowbridge. 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.